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Reference: 4820061Job ID: 5409234Posted: 2026-08-10Closing date: 2026-11-07Location: GlasgowSalary: 45000-55000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Property & Real Estate / Property and SurveyingCompany: HaysConsultant: James CoyleHays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent StreetPhone: 07701276388Email: james.coyle@hays.comIf you are a Rating Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on 0141 212 3660 or email James.Coyle@hays.com.Your new companyA leading independent firm of Chartered Surveyors is looking to expand its specialist Rating team due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work. Renowned for delivering expert property advice across the commercial sector, the business offers an excellent platform for surveyors looking to develop their careers within a supportive and collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates at all stages of their career, from graduates and APC candidates through to experienced Rating Surveyors.Your new roleYou will join a well-established Rating team, advising a diverse range of commercial clients on business rates, liabilities, appeals and valuation matters. Working across a varied property portfolio, you will play a key role in helping clients minimise costs and maximise value.Key responsibilities will include:Managing business rates appeals and negotiations.Reviewing rating assessments and identifying appeal opportunities.Conducting property inspections and valuation analysis.Preparing reports and providing strategic advice to clients.Building and maintaining strong client relationships.Supporting wider professional services and valuation work where required.What you'll need to succeedDegree qualified in Real Estate, Surveying, Property or a related discipline.Previous experience in rating, valuation, general practice or another commercial property discipline is advantageous.MRICS qualified, APC enrolled, or looking to pursue chartership.Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.A proactive approach and genuine interest in building a career within rating consultancy.Full UK driving licence preferred.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary depending on experience.Excellent career progression opportunities.APC support and ongoing professional development.Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.Flexible and supportive working environment.Comprehensive benefits package.What you need to do nowIf 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. #4820061 - James Coyle

The OpportunityAn established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Director to establish and lead a new in-house geotechnical function as part of the company's continued growth and commitment to delivering a fully integrated engineering service.Historically, geotechnical investigations and specialist advice have been delivered through external partners. Recognising the value that geotechnical expertise can bring throughout the project lifecycle, the business is now investing in developing this capability internally.This newly created position presents a unique opportunity to shape, develop and lead a geotechnical service from the ground up within a well-respected engineering consultancy.The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing technical capability across the business, supporting project delivery, identifying risks earlier in the design process, and providing greater value to clients through informed geotechnical advice.Why This Role MattersBy bringing geotechnical expertise in-house, the business aims to:Offer a more comprehensive and integrated service to clients.Strengthen technical support across civil, structural and infrastructure teams.Review and interpret Site Investigation reports internally.Identify ground, contamination, foundation and drainage risks earlier in project development.Improve decision-making during feasibility and design stages.Help clients reduce programme, cost and construction risk.Create opportunities to develop a dedicated geotechnical business unit over time.This role will be central to achieving these objectives.The RoleReporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Geotechnical Director will lead the development of the company's geotechnical capability and act as the principal geotechnical advisor across the business.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and develop the company's in-house geotechnical offering.Provide strategic geotechnical input across a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.Review Site Investigation reports and advise project teams on findings and implications.Identify geotechnical, contamination, foundation and drainage risks at the earliest project stages.Advise clients on ground-related risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.Support civil and structural engineering teams with geotechnical design and technical guidance.Develop client relationships and promote the benefits of integrated geotechnical consultancy.Identify opportunities to expand geotechnical services and grow the business offering.Support recruitment and future team growth as the service develops.Maintain technical excellence and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practice.About YouYou will be an experienced geotechnical professional who combines strong technical expertise with a commercial and collaborative approach.You are likely to possess:Chartered status through ICE, the Geological Society or an equivalent professional institution.Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology or ground engineering consultancy.Strong understanding of site investigations, foundations, earthworks, contamination and drainage considerations.Experience reviewing and interpreting ground investigation data and advising multidisciplinary project teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters to clients and colleagues.Commercial awareness and an understanding of how geotechnical input adds value to projects.A desire to build and develop a service offering within a growing consultancy.Previous experience leading teams or service lines would be advantageous but is not essential for candidates with the ambition and capability to develop a new business function.Why Apply?This is a rare opportunity to create something new within an established and successful consultancy.You will have:The opportunity to build and shape an in-house geotechnical capability.A highly visible role with direct influence on business strategy and project delivery.The backing of an established multidisciplinary engineering practice.The chance to make a measurable impact on project quality, risk management and client outcomes.Long-term opportunities to grow a dedicated geotechnical team and service line.A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Location:Glasgow Type:permanentSUBMIT CV

Principal Structural EngineerGlasgow | Hybrid WorkingAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects across the renewable energy, commercial, residential and public sectors.This role will suit a technically strong and collaborative engineer looking to take a lead role in the delivery of complex building structures projects while supporting and mentoring junior team members within a dynamic engineering environment.The Role:You will play a key role in delivering structural solutions across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams including MEP, architecture and specialist consultants.Responsibilities will include:Leading structural design delivery across steel, concrete and masonry projectsProducing and reviewing structural calculations and technical drawingsCoordinating BIM/CAD outputs and multidisciplinary design informationAttending client, design and coordination meetingsSupporting and mentoring junior engineers and techniciansContributing to sustainable and low-carbon design solutionsCarrying out occasional site visits and technical inspectionsRequirements:Degree qualified in Civil or Structural EngineeringChartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)Strong experience in structural design using steel and concreteExperience with Tekla Structural Designer and related softwareBackground delivering building structures projects within the UKUnderstanding of portal frame design and industrial/energy projects desirableStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience working within multidisciplinary design teamsWhat's on Offer:Opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projectsHybrid and flexible working arrangementsStrong focus on technical development and progressionCollaborative and supportive team environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageSalary:Up to 60k DOELocation:Glasgow Type:permanentSUBMIT CV

Active Defence LeadSalary: 59-74K (plus up to 15% bonus, 15% pension and private healthcare)Location: Glasgow (hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)Permanent, Full timeDue to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain NSV SC clearance – You will need to have lived continuously in the United Kingdom for a period of 5 years before being eligible to meet the Minimum Residency CriteriaHelp us create a better future, quickerAre you passionate about staying one step ahead of cyber threats? We're looking for an experienced Active Defence Lead to play a pivotal role in protecting and strengthening our IT and OT environments through intelligence-led cyber defence.What You’ll Be DoingThis is a hands-on technical role for a cyber security specialist who can turn cyber threat intelligence into meaningful action. You'll use threat insights, vulnerability analysis, detection engineering, and threat-led testing to improve our ability to identify, understand, and respond to emerging risks.As the technical lead for Active Defence, you'll work across Cyber Operations, MSSP SOC teams, OT Engineering, Architecture, and Corporate Security. Your focus will be on improving visibility across the environment, enhancing detection coverage, and ensuring our defences are aligned to real-world adversary behaviours. You'll help transform intelligence into actionable detections, strengthen monitoring capabilities, and drive improvements across the detection and response lifecycle.A key part of the role is validating how well our security controls perform against modern threats. Through adversary emulation, purple team exercises, and continuous testing, you'll identify weaknesses, uncover detection gaps, and provide clear recommendations to improve resilience. You'll also support incident response activities, using threat intelligence and attack insights to strengthen investigations, response processes, and future readiness.What You’ll BringWe're looking for someone with strong experience in cyber threat intelligence, detection engineering, cyber defence, vulnerability management, incident response, or threat-led testing. You'll have a deep understanding of attacker tactics and techniques, experience working with SIEM and SOAR technologies, and a strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework across both Enterprise and ICS environments. Exposure to OT/ICS security and standards such as IEC 62443 would be highly beneficial.This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a complex and evolving environment. You'll influence defensive strategy, improve cyber resilience across critical infrastructure, and ensure our vulnerability, detection, and response capabilities continue to evolve alongside the threat landscape. If you thrive on solving challenging security problems and want to help shape a modern, intelligence-led defence capability, we'd love to hear from you.This role supports a 24/7 cyber defence capability and may require occasional out-of-hours participation during major incidents, critical threat activity, or planned testing exercises. Some travel to operational sites may also be required.Candidates must speak english to a native level/proficiently.What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave SchemePayroll giving and charity matched fundingTechnology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposesCount us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate changeElectric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loansOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.comMobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowAugust-15-2026SummaryLocation: United Kingdom, GlasgowType:

Are you an experienced VAT or indirect tax professional looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact? At Chubb, we are looking for an Indirect Tax Manager to join our Glasgow office and play a key role in providing high-quality indirect tax advice across our business.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident tax specialist who enjoys advisory work and wants to partner closely with senior stakeholders, finance teams and business leaders across EMEA. The role is ideally suited to a manager-level candidate, or someone ready to step up into a senior manager position, with strong VAT expertise and the ambition to broaden their experience in a complex, international environment About the roleYou will provide comprehensive indirect tax advice to senior management, business teams, finance colleagues and the wider tax function across EMEA. Your work will focus on reviewing existing and planned business transactions across Chubb’s business lines, identifying indirect tax issues early, and delivering practical advice that helps mitigate VAT, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and parafiscal risk while supporting commercial decision-making You will become closely integrated with the business, helping to assess indirect tax implications before products go live and supporting new systems and change initiatives where indirect tax input is required. The role also includes support for compliance services across Chubb and affiliated companies in EMEA and the wider region Key responsibilitiesProvide day-to-day indirect tax advice and support to business lines, the tax team and finance colleagues Review existing and planned business transactions to identify indirect tax issues and provide robust, commercially focused advice Build strong internal and external relationships to support proactive, high-quality guidance Instruct and oversee external advisers where requiredSupport indirect tax return reviews and compliance matters Contribute to indirect tax input on new systems and business change initiatives Develop and maintain strong knowledge of VAT, IPT and parafiscal taxes within the insurance sector Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.A professional accounting or tax qualification such as ACCA and/or CTA Strong experience in European VAT, ideally gained in a Big Four or similarly complex environment A solid understanding of VAT legislation and guidance, with the ability to apply it strategically and dynamically A strong grasp of the movement of goods, which is a key priority for this role Experience of working in a pressurised environment with demanding deadlines and multiple priorities Excellent communication, reporting, interpersonal and project management skills Strong Excel skills and confidence working with systems, with a willingness to learn new tools and processes Experience in a large financial services organisation or in-house environment would be beneficial Knowledge of IPT and parafiscal taxes would be highly advantageous, although a willingness to learn is equally valued A second European language would be highly desirable Our core values—Integrity, Client Focus, Respect, Excellence, and Teamwork—guide how we live and work. We are committed to being an ethical and honest company, fostering mutual trust and respect among our employees, clients, and partners. We strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone can perform at their best.Chubb is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know in your application or during discussions with our recruiters.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-09

Application Consultant Location: GlasgowSalary: 59-74K (up to 15% bonus, private healthcare and 15% pension)Permanent, Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)Help us create a better future, quickerWe are currently seeking an experienced Application Consultant to play a key role in shaping and delivering a forward-thinking Digitalisation Strategy within a large, complex organisation. This is an opportunity to operate within a Transformation Value Stream, where you will influence application design decisions that balance both local business needs and global architectural standards.What you’ll be doingIn this position, you will take ownership of translating strategy into practical, scalable solutions. Working closely with Transformation Architecture and Strategy teams, you will define robust application designs and ensure alignment across programmes. You will also lead and develop a small team of Application Analysts and Administrators, providing clear direction, mentoring, and support to enable successful delivery and ongoing optimisation of solutions.A central aspect of the role involves engaging with business stakeholders and external partners to capture requirements, evaluate solution options, and recommend the most effective technical approaches. You will assess third-party proposals, validate cost models, and contribute to early-stage project scoping, feasibility analysis, and business case development. Your ability to bridge technical complexity with business priorities will be key to success.You will play a vital role across the full project lifecycle, from decomposing large initiatives into manageable workstreams to defining testing strategies for complex, integrated systems. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to the continuous evolution of frameworks, templates, and models that support consistent implementation of business requirements across the function.This role offers significant scope to work with modern technologies, including data analytics platforms, customer-focused digital solutions, and emerging innovations. You will collaborate with global teams and external vendors to identify and implement technologies that align with long-term business objectives while maintaining up-to-date expertise in your specialist areas.What you’ll bringWe are looking for a candidate with strong experience in application design and delivery within large-scale or global environments and a proven ability to work with external partners. You should be confident analysing complex challenges, communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities across a dynamic delivery landscape.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, matrix-led environment and is motivated by driving meaningful transformation. In return, you will have the chance to influence strategic direction, lead high-impact projects, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a global digital ecosystem.What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave SchemePayroll giving and charity matched fundingTechnology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposesCount us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate changeElectric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loansOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy SP Energy NetworksSP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowAugust-18-2026SummaryLocation: United Kingdom, GlasgowType:

Principal HV Design EngineerGlasgow / LondonPermanentOffice/Home Hybrid Working Do you want to be a part of a growing team delivering sustainable electricity supplies? Can you collaborate across diverse international project teams? Are you experienced in high voltage electrical design for UK substations and cabling? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrowTo enable faster grid connections and resilient energy systems, we are looking for a High Voltage Design Engineer to join us. Your primary task will be to supervise engineering work related to the design of electrical transmission systems including substations and high voltage cabling. Your role will be focused on the design environment, which, while based in the UK, will involve interacting day-to-day with colleagues across our global hubs. There may also be opportunities to broaden your contribution to other areas within the electrical discipline in a variety of major infrastructure and energy sector settings.Your key responsibilities will be:Contributing towards the design of projects for a wide range of clientsPlanning design work and deliverables together with the wider project team, including civil and MEP professionalsDevelopment and technical assurance of design including use of relevant softwareEnsuring compliance with standards relevant to the UK and Irish power transmission industry, including District Network Operators (DNOs) and National GridCoordination of multi-disciplinary aspects of projectsMentoring junior team members in designContributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholdersYour skills. Our team. Together we can design the future.The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. On top of that, you will have:A relevant degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or similarChartered Engineer status or similarExperience working to UK & Irish District Network Operator standards. National Grid experience and authorisations such as Senior Authorised Person would be an advantage. Hands-on experience in designing high voltage systems 33-132 kV, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Power transformers in the range up to 500 MVA, Protection & Control systems, Aux. Systems, CT/VT sizing, Earthing, bonding and lightning protection and High voltage cable systemsExperience with systems above 132kV including high voltage installations for offshore substations would be an advantage. Experience coordinating designs with other disciplines to create successful project outcomes The ability to provide technically sound solutions alone and acting as a discipline leadExperience of applying CDM2015 regulations to design tasksA place to work and so much more.At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, Ireland, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well. Some of our benefits include: 28 days' holiday plus bank and public holidays Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities Private health careFlexible and hybrid working conditions Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions Pension schemeLife assuranceGot more questions?If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Laura Dobson at LADN@COWI.COM.Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.Equal opportunity employer.COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.#Li-Hybrid#Li-LDRequisition ID60830- Posted23/07/2026-Infrastructure-Posting Country (1)United KingdomPosting Location (2)Glasgow , London

Alternatively, Grant ThorntonAt Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description:Ethics & Independence Team Manager Corporate Independence All UK locations | Will consider part time and job share | More than you expected Grant Thornton UK is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Ethics & Independence team protects the firm and drives quality by making sure we comply with our independence requirements, supporting and enabling our client facing teams at every stage of the client journey as well as supporting our people in relation to their personal independence. As part of our firm's Quality and Risk function we are aligned to the needs and demands of the service lines, supporting teams in maintaining independence when we undertake audit and other public interest assurance engagements (PIAEs) - as required by the FRC Ethical Standard and the relevant sections of the ICAEW and IESBA Codes of Ethics and in line with Grant Thornton International independence policies where relevant. We are a team of around 100 people, based in locations across the UK, Trinidad and India, led by the Ethics Partner and covering all areas of Ethics and Independence. We support individuals in complying with their regulatory obligations regarding personal independence, including personal connections, fit and proper considerations and financial interests. We conduct UK and International relationship checks for assignment teams as part of the client take-on and continuance processes to ensure that our work does not create any conflicts that could affect our independence or objectivity. Our team also ensures compliance with regulatory, governance and monitoring obligations, reviewing ethics breaches, and performing compliance monitoring. We also provide digital support and solutions to enhance our practices and processes related to Ethics and Independence. A look into the role You will be a member of the Ethics & Independence team working alongside others in the Supporting the Practice (Ethics) – Corporate Independence workstream. Through your role you will gain experience of a broad range of areas covering all our corporate independence workstreams. You will report to Senior Managers and Directors in the team and play a key role in maintaining the firm's independence. Your areas of focus will include (but are not limited to) responding to formal Ethics and Independence consultations covering a broad range of independence related queries non-audit service approvals fee consultations other independence tasks and consultations where mandatory Ethics approval is required. An element of the role may also include monitoring responsibilities; this is where we retrospectively review tasks completed by client-facing teams to confirm compliance and identify areas for improvement. The role might also include working on ad-hoc projects from time to time. This is a varied role with many opportunities for individuals to specialise and focus on areas of interest and expertise and build relationships as part of their continued development. The role can be flexed if required so that it supports your professional development and we are very happy to talk flexible working to support you and balance your work and life. We are a friendly and approachable team, and we enjoy supporting each other to grow and develop. As a Corporate Independence Manager within the Ethics & Independence team, you will: Consistently execute work on time at the volume and quality levels expected, in line with the relevant policies and procedures Demonstrate a "can do" attitude, taking ownership of work from start to finish, enabling the firm to do business Use judgement to analyse independence matters, identify relevant risks and apply appropriate safeguards or escalation routes Support the development of more junior team members by sharing knowledge, providing day-to-day guidance and helping to build capability Be a great communicator, able to explain issues to others clearly and professionally Be an active listener, receptive to others' viewpoints and take the time to reflect and incorporate these into the work delivered Collaborate confidently to build relationships with others within the GT practice, in the Ethics & Independence team and in the firm's wider Quality & Risk function, to help build a positive brand across the practice Be respectful and mindful of the confidentiality of our work Be excellent at time management and prioritisation through efficient diary management and use of project management tools, juggling multiple priorities and flexing workload when re-prioritisation is needed Demonstrate curiosity and professional scepticism; being confident to ask questions and challenge, consulting with others appropriately to bring in expertise and manage risk Be able to identify opportunities for efficiency and / or innovation Knowing you're right for us Joining us for this role, the minimum criteria you'll need: Proven experience within Ethics and Independence in a professional services firm – this can include roles held within an independence or conflict management function or through an audit quality, professional and technical standards or similar regulatory role Knowledge and experience of the application of the UK Ethics and Independence requirements (FRC Ethical Standard, ICAEW Code of Ethics, IESBA Code of Ethics) Strong judgement skills and the ability to interpret policies, procedures or regulatory requirements and apply them practically to real-life scenarios Strong analytical skills and a genuine eye for detail The ability to support and review the work of others, giving constructive feedback formally or informally Experience in managing a varied workload, prioritising effectively and communicating confidently with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced work environment Proficient in MS Office 365 applications e.g. Excel, Word, etc. It would be great if you had some of the following skills and experience, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way: Knowledge and understanding of auditing and financial reporting requirements An understanding of the different services offered by firms like Grant Thornton plus an awareness of the role of other risk functions and specialist teams Awareness of risk management systems and control environments Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be. #LI-SB1SummaryLocation: Birmingham; Nottingham; Milton Keynes; Edinburgh; Leicester; London; Gatwick; Cardiff; Southampton; Manchester; Reading; Oxford; Leeds; Bristol; Aberdeen; Sheffield; Newcastle; Colchester; Liverpool; Glasgow; CambridgeType: Full time

Your new companyA leading independent professional services firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Compliance Senior Manager to join its growing tax team. Working alongside experienced tax specialists across multiple offices, this role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of private clients while helping to shape the future of a modern, technology-enabled compliance function. \n The firm provides services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, partnerships, sole traders, farmers, non-resident individuals and seafarers. With continued investment in technology, people and service delivery, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client tax professional looking to take on a senior leadership role.Your new roleReporting to the Head of Tax Compliance, the successful candidate will take responsibility for managing their own portfolio of private clients, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring the timely delivery of tax compliance services. This will include overseeing personal tax returns, trust compliance matters, Making Tax Digital reporting requirements and related compliance obligations. \n Alongside portfolio management responsibilities, the role will involve reviewing work prepared by junior team members, supporting complex tax compliance matters and undertaking ad hoc advisory assignments including capital gains tax reporting, remuneration planning and trust-related work. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the wider tax and business advisory teams to deliver an exceptional client experience. \n This is also a leadership-focused position, with responsibility for mentoring, developing and line managing members of the compliance team. The Senior Manager will play a key role in driving process improvements, embedding new technology and supporting the continued growth of the tax compliance function through both business development activity and client relationship management.What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification such as CTA, ATT, CA, STEP or equivalent and possess significant private client tax compliance experience, including at least three years operating at Manager level or above.Strong technical tax knowledge, proven experience of managing a client portfolio and the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships are essential. Applicants should also have previous people management experience, a commitment to developing junior team members and the confidence to undertake independent technical research where required. \n Experience of CCH Personal Tax software would be advantageous, as would strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.What you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to join a highly respected firm that continues to invest in both its people and technology. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative and supportive tax team while benefiting from significant scope for career development and progression. You will work with an interesting and diverse client portfolio and have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the tax compliance function. What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Your new companyAre you an experienced corporate tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with one of the world's leading professional services firms?This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading tax practice that works with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from ambitious growth businesses to large multinational organisations. Known for its investment in people, innovative approach and strong reputation within the market, the firm offers an environment where talented professionals can build long-term careers whilst working on complex and rewarding client engagements. \n Due to continued growth within the corporate tax team, an opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Tax Compliance Senior Manager to take on a key leadership role, working closely with clients, leading teams and helping to shape the future direction of the practice.Your new roleAs a Corporate Tax Compliance Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality compliance services whilst maintaining exceptional client relationships. You will work with organisations across a range of sectors, overseeing complex tax compliance requirements and providing practical commercial advice to support their wider business objectives. \n You will lead the delivery of corporate tax compliance engagements, review complex tax computations and returns, manage risk and quality processes, and act as a trusted adviser to clients and internal stakeholders. Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will also play a key role in identifying opportunities to provide additional value-added services and supporting broader tax and advisory projects where appropriate. \n In addition to managing client relationships, you will provide leadership and development support to managers and junior team members, helping to build technical capability, drive engagement and ensure the continued success of the wider tax practice. \n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have significant corporate tax experience gained within a professional services environment and a strong technical understanding of UK corporate tax compliance matters. You may currently be operating at Senior Manager level or be an experienced Manager ready to step into a more senior leadership position.You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver exceptional client service. A professional tax qualification such as CTA and/or ACA/ACCA will be advantageous, alongside experience leading teams and managing complex client portfolios. \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a highly respected organisation that is committed to supporting career development and recognising achievement. You will have the opportunity to work with a varied and prestigious client base, gain exposure to complex technical matters and play a meaningful role in developing both clients and colleagues. \n Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you will benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, access to ongoing professional development and a clear pathway for future progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Estates Coordinator Location: Glasgow Contract: TemporaryHours: Full-timeYour new companyA well-established Housing Association in Glasgow is looking to recruit an Estates Coordinator to join their Property Services team on a temporary basis for approximately nine months, with the potential for extension.This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation committed to delivering high-quality homes and neighbourhood services while making a real difference to local communities.Your new roleAs Estates Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the Association's estates are safe, well maintained and provide a positive environment for residents.Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Coordinating estate inspections and identifying maintenance requirements.\n, • Managing responsive estate-related repairs and monitoring works through to completion.\n, • Liaising with contractors to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, cost and timescales.\n, • Monitoring contractor performance and service standards.\n, • Responding to estate-related enquiries from tenants and stakeholders.\n, • Supporting planned maintenance and environmental improvement programmes.\n, • Maintaining accurate records and producing reports where required.\n, • Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service.\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have experience working within housing, property or estate management, ideally within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment.You will also have: \n\n • Experience coordinating maintenance or estate management activities.\n, • Knowledge of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and contractor management.\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.\n, • A customer-focused approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.\n, • A full UK driving licence is desirable.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Immediate start available.\n, • Opportunity to work with a respected Housing Association.\n, • Valuable experience within a busy Property Services team.\n, • Weekly pay through Hays.\n, • Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for more information.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new opportunity within Property, Asset Management or Housing, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Service Design & Transformation - 6-Month Contract - £500 to £550pd - Fully Remote \n We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to play a key role within a major transformation programme. This is an opportunity for a passionate user-centred design practitioner to shape and improve services that deliver meaningful outcomes for users, stakeholders and the organisation. \n The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through discovery, service mapping, service blueprinting, prototyping and testing, helping define problems clearly before designing and validating solutions. This role is ideal for someone whose primary discipline is Service Design and User-Centred Design (UCD), rather than project delivery, PMO or change management. \n You will champion user-centred ways of working, facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups, and build the capability of others to adopt evidence-led service design approaches. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead service design activities across discovery, alpha and iterative delivery phases.\n, • Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions that bring together users, stakeholders and delivery teams to build shared understanding and momentum.\n, • Guide multidisciplinary teams through complex problem-solving and transformation initiatives.\n, • Create and maintain service maps, service blueprints, journey maps and other design artefacts that support decision-making.\n, • Use research, data, analytics and operational insight to identify problems, opportunities and improvement initiatives.\n, • Design, develop and test prototypes, ensuring ideas are validated before wider implementation.\n, • Balance user needs, organisational objectives and operational considerations when shaping service improvements.\n, • Advocate for and embed user-centred design practices across teams and stakeholders.\n, • Help teams navigate ambiguity, define problems effectively and focus on meaningful outcomes.\n, • Support capability development, coaching colleagues in service design methods and best practice.\n, • Work closely with researchers, business stakeholders, technical teams and delivery colleagues to ensure services meet user needs and organisational goals.\n, • Contribute to the continuous improvement of service design practices, tools and standards.\n\n Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential \n\n • Strong practical experience in Service Design, User-Centred Design (UCD) and process mapping.\n, • Proven experience leading service design activities within complex organisational or digital transformation programmes.\n, • Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, users and delivery teams effectively.\n, • Experience delivering sustainable process improvements and business change initiatives.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using evidence to understand issues and identify opportunities.\n, • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, managing differing viewpoints and reaching effective outcomes.\n, • Ability to plan and lead discovery activities, experimentation and iterative design approaches.\n, • Experience applying user research, feedback, analytics and operational insight to inform decision-making.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate and balance technical, operational and business requirements.\n, • Ability to make evidence-based design decisions and confidently explore multiple solution options.\n, • Experience of creating and testing prototypes using appropriate methods and tools.\n, • Strategic thinking with the ability to focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term activities.\n, • Strong understanding of accessible and inclusive service design principles.\n, • Experience using collaborative digital tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Trello or similar platforms.\n, • Ability to build capability in others and promote user-centred, outcome-focused ways of working.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Familiarity with the Government Service Standard or similar service design frameworks.\n, • Experience working within Agile environments and understanding of Agile delivery practices and tools.\n, • Knowledge of Lean, Lean Startup, Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.\n, • Experience working in public sector, digital transformation or service improvement environments.\n, • Professional certifications in Service Design, User-Centred Design or related disciplines.\n\n We are looking for someone who is: \n\n • A strong advocate for user-centred design and service improvement.\n, • Comfortable operating in complex environments with ambiguity and competing priorities.\n, • Collaborative, curious and evidence-driven.\n, • Skilled at bringing people together to solve problems and create better outcomes.\n, • Passionate about designing services that work for both users and the organisation.\n, • Able to influence stakeholders and drive the adoption of modern service design practices.\n\n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Our client, a large international organisation operating in a complex and highly regulated environment, is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join its Glasgow-based team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a VAT specialist who enjoys advisory work and wants to influence commercial decision-making across a multi-jurisdictional business. The position offers broad exposure to indirect tax matters across Europe and would suit an established manager or a strong candidate ready to step into a more senior role. \n Working closely with finance teams, tax colleagues and senior stakeholders, you will provide practical, commercially focused advice on indirect tax matters while supporting strategic business initiatives and ongoing compliance activities. Responsibilities\n\n • Provide day-to-day indirect tax advice to finance, tax and operational teams across the business.\n, • Review existing and proposed business activities to identify indirect tax implications and associated risks.\n, • Deliver practical, commercially focused guidance to support business decisions and ensure compliance.\n, • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisers.\n, • Manage and coordinate external tax advisers where required.\n, • Support the review of indirect tax returns and related compliance processes.\n, • Contribute indirect tax expertise to business change projects, systems implementations and new initiatives.\n, • Monitor developments in VAT and other indirect tax regimes and assess their impact on the business.\n, • Assist with identifying and mitigating indirect tax risks across multiple jurisdictions.\nRequirements\n\n, • Professional tax or accounting qualification such as CTA, ACCA or equivalent.\n, • Strong European VAT experience gained within a large corporate, consultancy, professional services or similarly complex environment.\n, • Excellent technical understanding of VAT legislation and its practical commercial application.\n, • Strong knowledge of cross-border transactions and the movement of goods.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior business leaders.\n, • Experience overseeing projects and coordinating with internal and external parties.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial and business systems.\n, • Previous experience within financial services or an in-house tax function would be advantageous.\n, • Knowledge of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) and other parafiscal taxes would be beneficial, although training can be provided.\n, • Additional European language skills would be an advantage.\nWhat's on Offer\n This role offers the opportunity to work within a sizeable international business, providing exposure to a diverse range of indirect tax issues and strategic projects. It would suit a commercially minded VAT professional looking to broaden their experience and play a visible role in supporting business growth and transformation. \n Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. \n Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .

Your New CompanyA leading UKinfrastructure services provider is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisorto support a growing portfolio of highways maintenance and infrastructureprojects across Glasgow and the South West of Scotland. Working across multipleoperational sites, you will play a key role in ensuring works are deliveredsafely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.This is an excellentopportunity to join a well-established delivery team working on a variety ofhighways, maintenance and civil engineering schemes within live operationalenvironments.Your New RoleAs HighwaysSupervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operationsacross a number of active projects, travelling between locations to providesupervisory support, ensure safe working practices and assist site managementteams in delivering works efficiently and to programme.Key Responsibilities \n\n • Supervising highways maintenance and civil engineering activities across multiple sites.\n, • Providing leadership and guidance to operatives, gangs and subcontractors.\n, • Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, permits and company procedures.\n, • Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks and safety discussions.\n, • Monitoring productivity, quality standards and programme performance.\n, • Conducting regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.\n, • Supporting Site Managers and operational teams with planning and resource allocation.\n, • Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise efficiency.\n, • Liaising with clients, stakeholders and traffic management teams where required.\n, • Maintaining accurate site records, reports and health & safety documentation.\n, • Identifying and resolving on-site issues while maintaining programme delivery.\n, • Promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture at all times.\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • Previous experience as a Highways Supervisor, General Foreman, Works Supervisor or similar position.\n, • Strong background delivering highways maintenance, infrastructure or civil engineering works.\n, • Experience working within live traffic-managed environments.\n, • Proven ability to supervise direct labour, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.\n, • Excellent communication and leadership skills.\n, • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.\n, • Ability to work independently across multiple locations.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region.\n\n Essential Qualifications \n\n • SSSTS or SMSTS\n, • CSCS Supervisor Card (or equivalent)\n, • First Aid at Work\n, • Full UK Driving Licence\n\n Desirable Qualifications \n\n • NRSWA Supervisor\n, • Temporary Works Supervisor\n, • NHSS Sector Scheme experience\n, • Traffic Management qualifications\n, • Experience working on term maintenance or highways frameworks\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Long-term freelance opportunity.\n, • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of highways and infrastructure schemes.\n, • Opportunity to work across multiple operational projects.\n, • Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.\n, • Competitive day rate and travel arrangements where applicable.\n\n What You Need to Do NowIf you're anexperienced Highways Supervisor looking for your next freelance opportunity andhave a strong background delivering works within live highway environments,we'd like to hear from you. Forward an up-to-date copy of your CV for aconfidential discussion. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Tax Investigations Director | Glasgow\n Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits Join a Leading Specialist Tax Investigations Firm\n A highly regarded specialist Tax Investigations & Disputes practice is looking to appoint a Director to support its continued growth in Scotland. \n This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Tax Investigations professional to join a firm that works exclusively in this specialist field, advising clients on complex, high-value HMRC enquiries, disputes and disclosures. You'll play a key role in shaping the firm's future, combining technical excellence with a strong commercial mindset. The Opportunity\n As Director, you'll lead on complex client matters while helping to drive the firm's continued success. Business development is essential-this role is suited to someone with a proven ability to build relationships, generate new work and grow a successful practice. Key Responsibilities\n\n • \n Lead complex HMRC enquiries, investigations and dispute resolution matters. \n • \n Advise clients through disclosures, negotiations and settlements. \n • \n Build and maintain strong client and professional referrer relationships. \n • \n Generate new business and identify growth opportunities. \n • \n Lead, mentor and develop members of the team. \n • \n Represent the firm across the professional services market and contribute to its long-term strategy. \nAbout You\n\n • \n 2+ years' experience within a Tax Investigations or Tax Disputes practice. \n • \n A demonstrable track record of business development and winning new work (essential). \n • \n Strong technical expertise across HMRC enquiries and investigations. \n • \n Excellent commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. \n • \n Previous HMRC experience is preferred but not essential. \n • \n CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is desirable. \nWhat's on Offer\n\n • \n £100,000 - £120,000 basic salary. \n • \n Performance-related bonus. \n • \n Hybrid and flexible working. \n • \n The opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected specialist Tax Investigations firms. \n • \n High-quality, complex work with an established client base. \n • \n A genuine opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a market-leading specialist practice. \n\n Interested? \n If you're an experienced Tax Investigations professional looking to take the next step in your career, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in Glasgow with the appointment of an experienced Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a growing and purpose-led organisation in a broad and commercially focused role. Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the finance function while contributing to strategic decision-making across the wider organisation. This position offers significant exposure to financial control, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering. The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, leading transactional finance activities whilst driving improvements in reporting, controls and financial processes. The Role Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will support the delivery of financial management across the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and meaningful insight for key stakeholders. You will oversee the day-to-day finance operation, manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across the business to support projects, financial planning and organisational objectives. This is a varied role that offers a blend of operational finance, team leadership and strategic involvement. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head of Finance and Senior Management Team with management information, reporting and financial analysis Manage and develop transactional finance staff, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function Prepare monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support key business decisions Lead budgeting, forecasting and medium to long-term financial planning activities Take ownership of the financial aspects of projects and work closely with non-finance stakeholders Prepare and submit funding and grant claims where required Review and strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures Support commercial modelling, financial analysis and business case preparation Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audit processes Liaise with internal and external auditors and implement audit recommendations Prepare financial reports and papers for senior leadership meetings Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and financial reporting Candidate ProfileHays are seeking an ambitious and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and partnering with stakeholders across an organisation. Essential: Qualified ACCA, CIMA or CA accountant Minimum of five years' experience in a similar accounting or finance position Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience Excellent Excel and financial systems skills Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Desirable: Experience within the public, private or not-for-profit sectors Knowledge of Sage accounting software Experience preparing accounts under Charity SORP Project accounting and grant funding experience supporting governance, board reporting or audit activities What's on Offer An opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a key finance role broad position offering exposure to both strategic and operational finance activities. Direct interaction with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Collaborative and supportive working environment with the opportunity to influence process improvements and add value across the finance function. A varied workload with significant stakeholder engagement. If you're a qualified accountant looking for a varied and impactful role where you can contribute both strategically and operationally, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou'll be joining a forward-thinking, top-tier professional services firm with a strong presence across the UK. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, the firm is expanding its specialist tax team in Glasgow. With a focus on delivering high-value advisory services, the business offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured. Your new roleAs an Innovations Tax Senior, you'll play a key role in advising clients on R&D tax relief and other innovation incentives. You'll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients-from tech start-ups to established manufacturers-helping them unlock value through strategic tax planning. Your day-to-day will involve preparing robust technical documentation, liaising with HMRC, and supporting junior colleagues. You'll also contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the future of the innovation tax offering. What you'll need to succeedYou'll bring a solid foundation in corporate tax, ideally with experience in R&D tax claims or innovation incentives. A background in science, engineering, or technology would be advantageous, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives. You'll be confident engaging with clients, proactive in managing deadlines, and eager to grow within a supportive team. What you'll get in returnYou'll be part of a firm that values your individuality and invests in your development. Expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and access to cutting-edge training. You'll also benefit from a clear progression path and the chance to work on intellectually stimulating projects that make a real impact. The Glasgow office offers a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where your voice will be heard. What you need to do nowIf you're ready to take the next step in your tax career and want to work in a role that blends technical challenge with client impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about your suitability and career goals. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Location: GlasgowSalary: £40-50,000 plus car/allowance + BenefitsContract Type: PermanentAre you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Join one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, delivering major infrastructure projects across the region.About the RoleAs a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing costs, contracts, and commercial performance on large-scale civil engineering projects. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with contractual obligations.Key Responsibilities- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans- Administer contracts and manage subcontractor accounts- Monitor project progress and produce accurate financial reports- Identify and manage risks, variations, and claims- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standardsWhat We're Looking For- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent- Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts- Excellent negotiation and communication skills- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentWhat We Offer- Competitive salary and benefits package- Opportunity to work on landmark civil engineering projects- Career development and progression within a leading contractor- Supportive and dynamic team environment \n If interested in developing your career with a Tier 1 contractor - Apply today and help shape Scotland's infrastructure future!Send your CV to the contact details below. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Your new companyOur client is a leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm with a strong presence across Scotland and the North of England. Following continued growth within their national Tax Consultancy team, they are seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join their Glasgow office. The firm advises a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurial companies and corporate groups, delivering a combination of compliance, advisory and strategic tax services. With a reputation for technical excellence and long-standing client relationships, this is an opportunity to join a people-focused organisation with ambitious growth plans and a genuine commitment to career development.Your new roleAs a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will play a key leadership role within an established and growing tax team. You will be responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of corporate tax clients, overseeing the delivery of both compliance and advisory assignments, whilst acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and key stakeholders. Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will support clients through a range of corporate tax matters, identifying planning opportunities and delivering commercially focused advice tailored to their needs.Alongside managing client relationships, you will provide technical leadership to the wider tax team. You will review complex corporate tax work, coach and develop Managers and Assistant Managers, and help drive the continued development of the department. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives, strengthen existing client relationships and support the firm's ongoing growth strategy. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will be an experienced corporate tax professional with a strong technical background gained within a professional services environment. You will ideally be CTA and/or ACA/CA qualified and possess significant experience across both corporate tax compliance and advisory work. You will be comfortable managing complex client relationships, reviewing technical work and providing guidance to more junior members of staff.You will bring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, together with a commercial mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to add value for clients. Previous experience leading teams, managing sizeable portfolios and contributing to business development activities would be advantageous. Experience using AlphaTax would be beneficial, although this is not essential.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a successful and expanding firm that offers an excellent platform for further progression. You will benefit from exposure to a high-quality client base, a broad mix of advisory and compliance work, and the opportunity to work closely with a supportive and experienced leadership team. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ongoing professional development and genuine long-term career prospects for ambitious tax professionals looking to progress towards Director and Partner level.What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace & DefenceLocation: Dundee, Glasgow, Greater London or Remote (UK)Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Eligibility: UK Citizens Only (Defence Sector Requirement) \n A leading engineering manufacturer operating within the Aerospace & Defence sector is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join its growing product development team. \n This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the design and development of highly engineered interconnect solutions used in mission-critical military and aerospace applications. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept through to production, supporting both new product development and the continued improvement of existing technologies. The successful candidate will have a proven background in aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries, coupled with strong mechanical design expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. \n About the Role \n As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development of advanced interconnect solutions, including cable assemblies, connectors, contacts and associated components. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, project management and customer stakeholders to ensure products meet demanding technical and regulatory requirements. \n This position can be based in Dundee, Glasgow, Greater London, or undertaken on a fully remote basis within the UK, with occasional travel to company facilities or customer sites when required. Due to the nature of the projects and customers supported by the business, applicants must be UK citizens and eligible to work within the UK defence sector.Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the design and development of advanced interconnect solutions for aerospace and defence applications.\n, • Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.\n, • Design and develop connectors, contacts, insulators, cabling systems and latching mechanisms.\n, • Support complex product development programmes from concept through to production.\n, • Coordinate prototype manufacture and testing with internal teams and external suppliers.\n, • Lead technical design reviews, presenting calculations, simulations, test results and engineering justifications.\n, • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including manufacturing readiness and tooling development.\n, • Provide technical expertise for existing products, identifying improvements and resolving engineering challenges.\n, • Develop and execute validation and verification testing programmes.\n, • Conduct engineering risk assessments, FMEA activities and reliability analyses in line with AS9100 standards.\n, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.\n, • Support customer and stakeholder technical discussions where required.\n, • Undertake occasional UK and international travel.\n\n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.\n, • Minimum 5 years' experience within the Aerospace, Defence, Military or other highly regulated engineering sectors.\n, • Strong experience with 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.\n, • Working knowledge of FEA and simulation tools such as ANSYS or equivalent.\n, • Understanding of engineering materials including polymers, metals and specialist coatings.\n, • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles relevant to cable and connector design.\n, • Experience developing products from concept through to successful market introduction.\n, • Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.\n\n Desirable ExperienceCandidates with experience in any of the following areas will be highly advantageous: \n\n • Aerospace or military interconnect systems.\n, • Fibre optic and coaxial connector technology.\n, • High-frequency RF applications up to 40GHz.\n, • Digital signal transmission and transmission line theory.\n, • Rapid prototyping and prototype development.\n, • PCB assembly processes, including SMT, Pick & Place and Reflow technologies.\n, • BGA (Ball Grid Array) applications and electronics packaging.\n, • Defence, ESA, NASA or other high-reliability electronics programmes.\n, • Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.\n, • Project planning and risk management techniques.\n, • AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems.\n, • FMEA and reliability engineering methods.\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Innovative and solutions-driven approach to engineering challenges.\n, • Strong technical leadership capability.\n, • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.\n, • Effective communicator and team collaborator.\n, • Highly organised and detail-oriented.\n, • Comfortable making decisions in complex environments where information may be incomplete.\n, • Committed to continuous learning and professional development.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes.\n, • Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.\n, • Career progression within a technically advanced engineering environment.\n, • Exposure to innovative technologies and complex engineering challenges.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n\n Please note: Due to export control and security requirements associated with defence-related projects, only UK citizens can be considered for this position. 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Your new companyYou'll be joining a highly respected, forward-thinking professional services firm with a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering market-leading tax insight. The firm supports a substantial portfolio of partnership clients, including large professional partnerships, LLPs, and complex structures requiring deep technical expertise. You will be part of a collaborative and well-resourced tax team that values specialist knowledge, continuous development, and delivering exceptional service. \n Your new roleAs a Partnership Tax Manager or Senior Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of partnership clients and delivering a blend of compliance, advisory, and strategic planning work. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include leading client relationship management, running update calls, resolving tax queries, and providing proactive planning and risk mitigation advice. You will oversee the seamless delivery of compliance work by coordinating with internal teams, managing partnership tax returns, ensuring adherence to UK partnership tax law, and taking ownership of HMRC enquiries, billing, and workflow management. You will also deliver advisory work across areas such as base profit reform (BPR), salaried member rules (SMR), transactions, and restructuring. In addition, you'll play a key role in developing junior team members, supporting business growth, and sharing technical expertise across the wider tax practice.What you'll need to succeedYou will hold a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CTA (or an equivalent international qualification). You will bring significant experience working with partnership clients, ideally within a professional services environment, with strong technical knowledge of UK partnership tax legislation and proven experience managing a client portfolio. You'll be confident navigating complex tax issues, delivering advisory work, and maintaining excellent client relationships. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and develop a nonperforming team will be essential. \n What you'll get in returnYou will join a supportive firm that recognises your expertise and rewards your contribution fairly. The benefits package includes empowered flexibility with time spent across office, home, and client site; private medical cover with 24/7 access to a virtual GP; and six annual volunteering days, alongside a comprehensive suite of wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits. Above all, you'll be joining an organisation that invests in your progression, values specialist tax capability, and offers genuine long-term career opportunities within a high-performing team. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Project Electrician – Swimming Pool & Wellness Systems \n Location: Glasgow (Field-Based)Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Company Vehicle (if applicable) \n \n The Opportunity \n Following a strong year of growth and continued expansion, our client is looking to add a Project Electrician to their specialist swimming pool and water treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service function within a business operating across the leisure, hospitality, and domestic sectors. \n Working closely with the Service Management team, you’ll play a key role delivering high-quality on-site support, ensuring clients’ facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. \n \n The Role \n As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, and repair of a range of equipment across multiple environments, including: \n\n • Local Authority facilities\n, • Hotels and leisure centres\n, • Domestic properties\n\n You’ll be working on: \n\n • Swimming pool and spa water treatment systems\n, • Thermal wellness equipment (saunas, steam rooms, experience rooms)\n, • Associated plant and technical systems\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Install and commission swimming pool, spa, and wellness plant equipment\n, • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs\n, • Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance\n, • Deliver a high level of customer service on-site\n, • Provide feedback and recommendations to improve service delivery and operational efficiency\n\n \n About You \n We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a field-based environment. Ideally, you’ll have: \n\n • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations\n, • Full UK driving licence\n, • Based within commuting distance of Glasgow\n\n What to Expect \n\n • A field-based role covering sites across Scotland and occasionally wider UK\n, • Some overnight stays, plus occasional weekend and night work\n, • Ongoing training across a wide variety of specialist equipment\n, • The chance to join a growing and forward-thinking service team\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your engineering career in a niche and growing sector, with full training provided and exposure to a wide range of advanced systems and client environments.

Our client, a large - well-established civil engineering company based in the Glasgow area is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civils Site Manager. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring that contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably, in line with company standards and client expectations. \n Site Agent Role \n Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer-centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within their water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Their teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. We're proud to be a key partner in a joint venture and will successfully and safely work with the client to jointly deliver capital investment programmes across Scotland.Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing?As a Site Agent, you will be part of their Operations Team who are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their wastewater and water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.You'll lead the site supervising teams across large-scale or multi-project portfolios, ensuring full compliance with SHEQ policies and promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and quality. Conduct and oversee site safety audits, manage project costs efficiently, and escalate issues through the EWN system when necessary.You'll coordinate material procurement and labour planning in line with construction programmes, liaising with project teams to monitor progress and resolve issues, and managing subcontractor packages to ensure adherence to schedules. You'll oversee private land access and highway possessions, while maintaining positive engagement with local communities and the public.Skills & Knowledge Requirements Civil engineering degree or similar qualification Management experience within the construction industry Valid UK driving licenceWhat's in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EVs and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme. Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!They are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive and driven individual to become part of their dynamic and fast-paced, growing Operations team.While they welcome interest from all qualified candidates, they are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.If interested, please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest: - \n 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 hays.co.uk

Your new company \n You'll be joining a leading UK infrastructure and engineering services provider, recognised for delivering essential public services and major transport projects nationwide. As part of the team working on a high-profile motorway scheme, you'll contribute to a programme focused on maintaining, improving, and future-proofing one of Scotland's most critical transport routes. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where safety, innovation, and operational excellence are central to its culture. \n Your new role \n As a Supervisor on this major motorway project, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications. You'll coordinate teams, manage subcontractors, monitor progress, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Your responsibilities will include planning works, conducting site inspections, resolving operational issues, and ensuring all activities adhere to strict safety and environmental procedures. You'll play a key role in keeping the project on track and supporting the delivery of essential maintenance and improvement works across the network. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Proven experience in a supervisory role within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects\n, • Strong understanding of CDM regulations, site safety, and quality standards\n, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate teams and subcontractors\n, • Ability to interpret drawings, method statements, and risk assessments\n, • A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making\n, • Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., SSSTS/SMSTS, NRSWA, or equivalent)\n, • A commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment\n\n What you'll get in return \n You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on a major motorway project that directly impacts the region's transport infrastructure. The organisation offers excellent career development pathways, ongoing training, and the chance to be part of a supportive team that values your contribution. This role provides long-term stability and the opportunity to grow within a respected national organisation. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Senior Associate Solicitor | Professional Indemnity | 8+ Years’ PQE \n Glasgow | Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days in Office) \n If you’re an experienced litigation lawyer, this is a great opportunity to join a specialist Professional Indemnity team with a growing presence in Scotland. Based in Glasgow, the role offers exposure to complex, high-value disputes and the chance to work closely with major insurers and professional clients across the UK. \n This position would suit a senior lawyer who enjoys technically challenging work, taking ownership of significant claims and playing an active role in shaping and developing a team. \n What’s on offer? \n\n • High-quality professional indemnity work on complex, high-value claims\n, • Involvement in matters relating to solicitors, accountants, IFAs, surveyors, architects, engineers and construction professionals\n, • Flexible working options\n, • Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the Glasgow office\n, • A supportive, well-resourced team environment\n, • Opportunities to supervise, mentor and influence the future direction of the team\n\n The role \n As a Senior Associate within the Professional Indemnity team, you’ll manage complex claims from start to finish, advising insurers and professional clients on liability, coverage and strategy. The work includes resolving intricate factual and technical issues while delivering clear, pragmatic advice. \n Alongside your own caseload, you’ll supervise and support junior colleagues, contribute to team development and take part in business development initiatives. There’s scope to play a visible role in the continued growth of the practice in Scotland. \n About you \n This role would suit a Senior Associate who: \n\n • Has 8+ years’ PQE (applications from lawyers with 5+ PQE and solid litigation experience are also welcomed)\n, • Has experience in professional indemnity or other areas of litigation such as commercial litigation or clinical negligence\n, • Is confident managing complex claims independently\n, • Has excellent analytical, drafting and organisational skills\n, • Enjoys building relationships with insurers, professionals and colleagues\n, • Is commercially aware and interested in contributing to the wider team\n\n The environment \n You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team where senior lawyers are trusted with responsibility and supported in balancing high-quality work with flexibility. The culture encourages engagement, mentoring and long-term progression, making this an appealing move for lawyers looking to deepen their professional indemnity expertise. \n How to Apply: \n\n • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link\n, • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal\n\n We look forward to hearing from you. \n #INDCATN

Your new companyA leading specialist contractor operating across the UK, based in Glasgow, delivering a wide range of structural repair, strengthening, and refurbishment services for civil engineering structures. The company is known for its technical expertise and collaborative approach to complex infrastructure projects.Your new roleAs a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in assessing tender opportunities, reviewing technical documentation, and preparing detailed cost estimates for a variety of civil engineering projects. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Evaluating tender opportunities and reviewing drawings/specifications.\n, • Defining scope of work and preparing conceptual, budgetary, and firm price estimates.\n, • Conducting site visits to assess constraints and risks.\n, • Collaborating with Operations and HSE teams to define subcontract packages.\n, • Engaging with subcontractors and evaluating their proposals.\n, • Coordinating with internal departments for technical input and design requirements.\n, • Managing the tender process, including launch meetings, mid-bid reviews, and settlement meetings.\n, • Ensuring compliance with bid governance and compiling submission documents.\n, • Supporting contract negotiations and handovers to delivery teams.\n, • Building and maintaining client and supply chain relationships.\n\n What you'll need to succeedYou'll ideally be a construction engineer or technician with experience in civil engineering structure repair, looking to transition into an office-based role. A strong understanding of commercial issues, cost estimation, risk, and works programming is essential. Familiarity with structural surveys, bridge bearing assessments, expansion joints, concrete repairs, and post-tensioning systems will be advantageous.What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Company car or car allowance\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Optional private health insurance (after probation)\n, • Annual performance bonus\n, • Structured onboarding and familiarisation training\n, • Personalised training and development plan\n, • Access to company share scheme (post-probation)\n\n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Fabricator - Plater\n Location: Glasgow | OnsiteSalary: £40,016 per annum + 33% shift allowance where applicable \n Shift Patterns: \n\n • Days: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 16:30\n, • Nights: Monday to Thursday, 20:30 - 06:00\n, • Weekends: Friday to Sunday, 07:00 - 19:30\n\n Important: Applicants must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow for a trades test. Essential Requirement\n A Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers must be provided as part of your application and presented in person during the recruitment process. The Opportunity\n We are seeking skilled Fabricator Platers to join a leading shipbuilding and manufacturing environment in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the construction of complex, high-quality engineering projects while working alongside experienced teams in a safety-focused and collaborative setting. \n You'll play a key role in the fabrication and assembly of large-scale steel structures, using your technical expertise to deliver work to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Interpret engineering drawings, mark out materials, and prepare plate using methods such as oxy-fuel cutting and hand grinding\n, • Assemble large steel structures, including shells, decks, bulkheads, frames, and longitudinals, ensuring accurate fitting, fairing, and tack welding\n, • Fabricate structural and outfitting components including ladders, hatches, flooring systems, doors, panels, seats, and support structures\n, • Form and shape materials using specialist machinery, including rolling, flanging, guillotines, croppers, and mechanical saws\n, • Maintain quality standards and ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering specifications\n, • Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements while working across a range of manufacturing conditions\nWhat We're Looking ForEssential Skills & Experience\n\n, • Modern Apprenticeship Certificate / Trade Papers (required)\n, • Relevant mechanical qualification such as SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent\n, • Proven fabrication experience within construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environments\n, • Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and core manufacturing processes\n, • Experience carrying out tack welding to required quality and safety standards\n, • Competent in the safe operation of oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment\n, • Commitment to following safe systems of work, risk assessments, and SHE principles\n, • Experience working in confined spaces and/or at height, supported by relevant safety certifications\n, • Ability to accurately interpret engineering and technical drawings\nThe Team\n You'll be joining a team of skilled Fabricator Platers working on complex engineering and shipbuilding projects. Working in teams of 6-12, you will use your technical training and practical fabrication expertise to produce high-quality steelwork that supports nationally significant programmes and projects. Why Apply?\n\n • Competitive salary with additional shift allowance where applicable\n, • Long-term career opportunities within a major engineering and manufacturing environment\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities\n, • Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement\n, • Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging projects\n, • Excellent employee wellbeing and support programmes\nSecurity Requirements\n Successful applicants will be required to meet applicable security screening requirements, including achieving Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Some positions may require higher levels of security clearance, which can be subject to residency and eligibility criteria. \n

If you are a Building Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on or email Your new company \n A leading and well-established independent property consultancy with a strong presence across Scotland, this organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality surveying services to a diverse client base. Their portfolio spans commercial, residential, and public sector projects, offering exposure to a wide variety of work including traditional buildings, modern developments, and specialist property types. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to technical excellence.Your new roleAs a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of professional and project-led services. You will be involved in a diverse mix of projects including: \n\n • Refurbishment and redevelopment of commercial offices, retail units, and mixed-use schemes\n, • Condition surveys and lifecycle assessments across varied property portfolios\n, • Dilapidations (acting for both landlord and tenant) on high-value commercial assets\n, • Contract administration and project management for fit-outs, renovations, and upgrades\n, • Technical due diligence for acquisitions and disposals\n, • Work on historic and listed buildings, requiring a sensitive and informed approach.\n, • Insurance reinstatement projects following damage\n\n This is a client-facing position where you will manage instructions from inception to completion, providing expert advice while building strong and lasting client relationships.What you'll need to succeed \n\n • MRICS qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in building surveying, ideally across a mix of professional services and project work\n, • Strong technical knowledge of construction, building pathology, and contract administration\n, • Experience handling commercial property instructions is highly desirable.\n, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively\n, • Full UK driving licence\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting project portfolio across Scotland\n, • Clear career progression within a highly respected consultancy\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Ongoing professional development and training\n\n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Finance Systems Accountant (Financial Close) \n Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Benefits Permanent \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large international organisation as a Finance Systems Accountant, taking ownership of a market-leading financial close and reconciliation platform within a complex, multi-entity finance environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with experience of Trintech ADRA, BlackLine, FloQast, OneStream, Oracle Account Reconciliation or similar Record-to-Report (R2R) technology. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient month-end close processes, robust financial controls and continuous improvement across the finance function. \n The RoleAs the subject matter expert for the financial close platform, you will be responsible for the administration, governance and optimisation of the system, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.Working closely with finance, systems and operational stakeholders, you will help drive automation, strengthen controls and improve reporting efficiency across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close Management \n\n • Own and optimise month-end and quarter-end close processes\n, • Launch and manage close cycles across multiple entities\n, • Monitor close progress, identify bottlenecks and ensure deadlines are met\n, • Maintain task ownership, workflows and close governance\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance close efficiency\n\n Reconciliations & Financial Controls \n\n • Manage balance sheet reconciliation frameworks and controls\n, • Maintain account mappings, ownership structures and governance processes\n, • Ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements\n, • Monitor and improve reconciliation performance and accuracy\n, • Support audit readiness and financial control excellence\n\n Finance Systems Administration \n\n • Act as lead administrator for the financial close platform\n, • Manage user access, security and governance controls\n, • Maintain system configurations, integrations and data integrity\n, • Support ERP connectivity and issue resolution\n, • Liaise with software providers and internal stakeholders\n\n Automation & Process Improvement \n\n • Configure and optimise matching and automation rules\n, • Drive efficiencies across Record-to-Report processes\n, • Improve reporting, controls and data quality\n, • Support finance transformation and system enhancement projects\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be part-qualified)\n, • Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes\n, • Experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls\n, • Previous exposure to finance systems, close management or finance transformation projects\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities\n, • A detail-oriented and controls-focused mindset\n\n Highly Desirable Systems ExperienceExperience with any of the following would be advantageous: \n\n • Trintech ADRA\n, • BlackLine\n, • FloQast\n, • OneStream\n, • Oracle Account Reconciliation\n, • Workiva\n, • Planful\n, • Vena\n, • Oracle ERP\n, • Financial close and reconciliation platforms\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Strong attention to detail\n, • Resilient and able to manage competing priorities\n, • Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective relationships across teams\n\n What's on Offer? Hybrid working environment Exposure to a large international finance function Opportunity to own and improve month-end close processes Significant involvement in finance systems and automation projects High visibility across finance and operational teams Excellent career development opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Accountant, Financial Controls Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst or Record-to-Report specialist looking to combine finance expertise with leading-edge financial close technology in a highly visible role. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Your new companyJoin a well-established and respected manufacturing organisation known for delivering high-quality fabrication and engineering solutions across a range of industries. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, the company provides a supportive and collaborative workshop environment where skilled tradespeople can thrive and develop their careers.Your new roleAs a Fabricator - Plater, you will play a key role in the assembly and fabrication of metal components in line with engineering drawings and company standards. You will be responsible for interpreting fabrication and installation drawings, carrying out precise fabrication tasks, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality.Your duties will include: \n\n • Reading and interpreting fabrication and installation drawings accurately\n, • Performing assembly and fabrication tasks using a range of hand tools and techniques\n, • Maintaining a strong focus on SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) risk awareness and compliance\n, • Producing work to required tolerances and quality standards\n, • Collaborating with supervisors, planners, and other trades to meet production targets\n, • Supporting apprentices by sharing knowledge and best practices\n, • Assisting with shop floor problem-solving and adapting to changes in drawings, processes, or technologies\n\n What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring: \n\n • Proven experience within a fabrication or plating environment\n, • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes\n, • Excellent practical hand skills and attention to detail\n, • Solid knowledge of SHE regulations and workplace safety practices\n, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an approachable and reliable attitude\n, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team\n, • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement\n, • Willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new ideas and technologies\n, • Experience mentoring or coaching apprentices (desirable)\n\n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will benefit from: \n\n • Competitive salary and overtime opportunities\n, • A stable and supportive working environment\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities\n, • The chance to work with a skilled and experienced team\n, • Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives\n, • A strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and career progression\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Fabricator - Plater looking for your next opportunity, apply now by submitting your CV, or get in touch to find out more about this role.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. \n Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 hays.co.uk

Your new companyAre you a personal tax professional looking to join a well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice in Glasgow? \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality advice to individuals, owner-managed businesses and families across Scotland. The firm prides itself on providing a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their technical skills, build lasting client relationships and progress their careers. \n Due to continued growth within the tax team, the firm is seeking a Personal Tax Senior to play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of clients and delivering an exceptional level of service. \n Your new roleAs a Personal Tax Senior, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time whilst providing a high standard of client service. You will work with a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, directors, business owners and partnerships, developing trusted relationships and becoming a key point of contact for tax-related matters. \n Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns, liaising with HMRC, responding to client queries and assisting with a variety of personal tax compliance matters. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support on more complex tax planning and advisory assignments, allowing you to broaden your technical expertise and gain valuable exposure beyond compliance work. \n Working closely with senior members of the tax team, you will contribute to the continued success of the department and help maintain the high levels of service for which the firm is recognised. \n What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will have previous personal tax experience gained within an accountancy practice environment and be confident managing your own workload and client relationships. You may currently be working as a Personal Tax Assistant, Tax Semi-Senior or Tax Senior and be looking to continue your progression within a supportive and professional firm. \n Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a genuine interest in personal taxation are essential. ATT qualification, CTA studies or equivalent experience would be advantageous, although support may be available for candidates wishing to continue their professional development. \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a friendly and collaborative firm that places genuine value on its people and offers a supportive environment in which to build your career. You will gain exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio, benefit from ongoing professional development and have the opportunity to further develop your technical and advisory capabilities. \n Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a supportive team culture and a clear pathway for future progression within the tax team. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk

Field Service Engineer – Swimming Pool & Wellness Systems \n Location: Glasgow (Field-Based)Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Company Vehicle (if applicable) \n \n The Opportunity \n Following a strong year of growth and continued expansion, our client is looking to add a Field Service Engineer to their specialist swimming pool and water treatment team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service function within a business operating across the leisure, hospitality, and domestic sectors. \n Working closely with the Service Management team, you’ll play a key role delivering high-quality on-site support, ensuring clients’ facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. \n \n The Role \n As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, and repair of a range of equipment across multiple environments, including: \n\n • Local Authority facilities\n, • Hotels and leisure centres\n, • Domestic properties\n\n You’ll be working on: \n\n • Swimming pool and spa water treatment systems\n, • Thermal wellness equipment (saunas, steam rooms, experience rooms)\n, • Associated plant and technical systems\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Install and commission swimming pool, spa, and wellness plant equipment\n, • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs\n, • Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance\n, • Deliver a high level of customer service on-site\n, • Provide feedback and recommendations to improve service delivery and operational efficiency\n\n \n About You \n We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a field-based environment. Ideally, you’ll have: \n\n • Experience in a similar field service role (water treatment, leisure, or related industry preferred)\n, • Electrical qualifications (18th Edition desirable)\n, • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills\n, • Good IT literacy for reporting and communication\n, • A full UK driving licence\n\n What to Expect \n\n • A field-based role covering sites across Scotland and occasionally wider UK\n, • Some overnight stays, plus occasional weekend and night work\n, • Ongoing training across a wide variety of specialist equipment\n, • The chance to join a growing and forward-thinking service team\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your engineering career in a niche and growing sector, with full training provided and exposure to a wide range of advanced systems and client environments.

\n • Quantity Surveyor\n, • Cumbernauld\n, • £45,000 per year\nQuantity SurveyorLocation: Cumbernauld, North LanarkshireJob Type: PermanentSalary: Competitive + Benefits (DOE)Our client is a well-established and highly regarded specialist joinery contractor delivering exceptional joinery and fit-out projects across Scotland. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis at their headquarters in Cumbernauld.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join a successful business where quality, craftsmanship and client satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple joinery and fit-out projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior leadership, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.Key Responsibilities\n\n, • Preparing accurate cost estimates and project budgets.\n, • Managing project costs throughout the full project lifecycle.\n, • Producing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.\n, • Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.\n, • Assessing and processing subcontractor applications and payments.\n, • Identifying, valuing and managing project variations.\n, • Monitoring project expenditure and reporting on commercial performance.\n, • Negotiating contracts and resolving commercial issues.\n, • Supporting project teams with cost planning and risk management.\n, • Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records.\nAbout You The successful candidate will have:\n\n, • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, joinery or fit-out sector.\n, • Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices.\n, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.\n, • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • A proactive and commercially focused approach.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\n, • A full UK driving licence is preferred.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Permanent, full-time position.\n, • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.\n, • Opportunity to join a growing and successful business.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Long-term career development opportunities.\n, • Varied and interesting projects across Scotland.\n If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge with a reputable contractor delivering high-quality joinery and fit-out projects, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Software QA Engineer \n £40 – 45k basic \n East Kilbride - Hybrid \n \n A fantastic opportunity for a Manual Tester to learn Automation testing in this role. \n \n Your new company… \n This organisation has created products that are advanced, easy to use and the preferred choice for public and private sector companies across the UK. \n You’ll be working for an organisation that really is the specialist in what it does. \n \n Your new role… \n You’ll be ensuring the quality delivery of the organisation’s product range and will play a crucial role in the end-to-end testing process across these products. You’ll always keep the customer in mind and will work closely with cross functional teams to ensure smooth product releases. \n This is an opportunity to deliver outstanding results that will impact the daily life of millions of users. \n This Manual Testing role will be moving into an Automation Tester role in the future, as the QA team moves away from Manual to Automation. Full Automation training will be given over time. A great opportunity for a Manual Tester to become a Automation QA Tester. \n \n What you’ll bring… \n\n • Strong understanding of QA methodologies and testing lifecycles.\n, • Strong manual testing techniques for web, mobile and applications.\n, • An awareness or experience in Automation testing, such as Selenium.\n, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with other developers, testers and architects.\n\n \n What’s in it for you… \n Salary for this role is £40 – 45k basic and it’s hybrid, with 4 days a week in their East Kilbride office and 1 day from home. Other benefits include 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), matched pension, life insurance, healthcare plans and lots more. \n \n What next… \n Please click Apply or email your CV to dominic . buck @ mexasolutions . com for a confidential conversation. \n I look forward to reviewing your CV.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates innovative ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.A little more about your role… You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients - including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.You will be engaged in delivering QS commercial services, leading a team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership, and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.You will join a diverse, growing team of Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. This role will be focussed on the Scotland market where you will deliver services for a number of key clients including Scottish Power, Glasgow Airport, Essendi Hotels, various local authorities, life science clients, and private development companies delivering residential schemes in the BtR and PBSA markets. You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) – made up of approximately 500 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients, where you will sit within our Buildings team. For your information, our Groups in PMCM are Buildings, Civil and Infrastructure, Programme Solutions and Rail.At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on iconic projects and programmes, plus develop, and expand your career and professional network within a global consultancy – one with international offices and reach back into our world-class, global teams and markets.What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…Essential Skills and Qualifications MRICSHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsHave strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detailAdaptable and flexible approach to workloadAre passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic teamAbility to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around QS / Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutionsDemonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience of working in the properties, buildings, and real estate markets in both public and private sectors Have demonstrable management, project leadership, and delivery experienceHave proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAre not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiencesAble to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersStrong knowledge/experience of NEC and / or JCT Contracts, and other industry standard contract formsHave previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisationDesirable Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMARDon't quite meet the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 76,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.#LI-RM2We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Work-life balanceAt WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.Inclusivity & BelongingWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.Health & WellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeTo enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. Full timePosting Date: 2026-06-11

Salary: Competitive plus benefitsType of work: PermanentLocation: GlasgowWe’re recruiting for an experienced Software Asset Manager to join our Digital team at Arnold Clark.Why choose us? 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to growGenerous retail discountsPrivate healthcareSimplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatmentsPension schemeMaternity and paternity packagesOpportunities for training and progressionLocation This is a hybrid role, with your time split between your home and Head Offices in Hillington or Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow.Hours Full time: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per weekAbout the role As Software Asset Manager at Arnold Clark, you’ll lead the governance, optimisation and compliance of our software estate, helping ensure our technology investments deliver maximum value to the business.Working within our Digital Workplace function, you’ll play a central role in shaping and maturing our Software Asset Management (SAM) capability, ensuring software assets are managed effectively, securely and in line with business needs, licensing obligations and commercial agreements.This is an opportunity to influence how software is managed across the organisation, working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and digital teams to drive best practice, improve visibility and identify cost-saving opportunities.You’ll oversee licence compliance, supplier engagement, audit readiness and optimisation initiatives, while also leading and developing a team of SAM Analysts to deliver a consistent, high-quality SAM service across the business.Skills and Day-to-day activities Governance - Define, implement and maintain software governance controls, policies and standards, ensuring compliance with licensing terms, internal controls and audit requirements.Sourcing - Support software sourcing activity by shaping demand, advising on appropriate licensing models and usage requirements, and contributing SAM expertise to sourcing decisions with key internal stakeholders.IT Contract Management - Manage the operational aspects of software contracts, ensuring licence entitlements, usage rights and contractual obligations are clearly understood, maintained and reflected in compliance, audit and renewal activities.Supplier Management - Manage relationships with key software suppliers and licensing partners, supporting commercial negotiations, renewals and audit activities in collaboration with relevant business and technology teams.Asset Management - Lead software asset management practices end-to-end, ensuring licences are accurately recorded, compliant and optimised throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition through to retirement.Financial Management - Oversee software licensing spend and contractual commitments, identifying cost-avoidance and optimisation opportunities while supporting accurate forecasting and renewal planning.Information Management - Ensure SAM data is accurate, reliable and well governed, delivering meaningful reporting and insights on licence position, software usage and compliance risk to senior stakeholders.Stakeholder Relationship Management - Build effective relationships with business stakeholders and digital teams, translating technical licensing and compliance requirements into clear, practical guidance.People Management - Lead and develop SAM Analysts, setting direction, prioritising workloads and ensuring consistent delivery of licence reviews, audit activities and renewal processes.Essential knowledge and experience Proven experience delivering Software Asset Management in a medium to large organisationStrong practical understanding of software licensing models, including enterprise and SaaS vendors (e.g. Microsoft, Adobe)Experience supporting licence audits, true‑ups and contract renewalsDemonstrated ability to analyse usage and entitlement data to drive optimisation and cost savingsExperience working collaboratively with stakeholders of all levelsFamiliarity with SAM tools, inventory systems and licence reporting solutionsExperience operating within governance, risk and compliance frameworksLine management or supervisory experience, with a focus on developing and supporting specialist rolesAt Arnold Clark we are adopting SFIA Version 9 framework for all roles that require digital / IT skills. In the case of this role, we have reviewed the required skills and skills levels that we regard as essential. To find out more about SFIA and version 9 of the framework you can visit: You may be asked to evidence how you are already operating at these skill levels if you are invited to interview with us.Our CultureArnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals. To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Reference: 4752219Job ID: 5380617Posted: 2026-06-15Closing date: 2026-09-13Location: GlasgowSalary: Competitive + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Elaine AshtonHays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent StreetPhone: 0141 2123664Email: elaine.ashton@hays.comYour new companyYou will be joining a well‑established professional services organisation with a strong tax advisory function and a growing presence across the UK. The business partners with a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to larger corporate groups, offering specialist advice across the full range of employment tax matters. With a commitment to professional development, collaborative working, and flexible working arrangements, the Glasgow office provides an environment where you can strengthen your expertise while contributing meaningfully to the growth of the employment tax offering in Scotland.Your new roleAs an Employment Tax Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality advisory services across the full spectrum of employment tax issues. This will include supporting clients with IR35/off‑payroll working, benefits and expenses, NIC matters, global mobility, termination payments, PAYE reviews, and HMRC enquiries. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, identifying risk areas, proposing practical solutions, and delivering clear, commercially focused advice. Alongside client work, you will contribute to internal knowledge sharing, support junior team members, and assist with developing new opportunities through proactive relationship‑building.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will bring solid experience within employment taxes, ideally gained in a professional practice or specialist advisory setting. You should be confident managing client relationships, interpreting complex employment‑related tax legislation, and communicating technical matters in a clear, accessible way. Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage projects and deadlines effectively will be key. Professional qualifications such as CTA, ACA or equivalent are advantageous, though relevant hands‑on experience in employment taxes is equally valued. Above all, you will have a consultative approach and a genuine interest in supporting clients through often sensitive and business‑critical employment tax issues.What you'll get in returnYou will be joining a supportive organisation that values expertise and encourages continuous development. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working, and access to a comprehensive benefits package. With exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, develop your advisory skills, and play a key part in shaping the continued growth of the employment tax practice in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment tax specialist who is ready to take the next step in a dynamic, people‑focused environment.What 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. #4752219 - Elaine Ashton

Chief Technologist – Synthetic Therapeutics (Peptides & Oligonucleotides) \n \n FTC until March 2028 | Glasgow | \n \n £64,394 – £84,394 + £491 Monthly Car Allowance \n \n About the Role: \n We are seeking a Chief Technologist – Synthetic Therapeutics to provide strategic technical leadership across peptide and oligonucleotide technologies, helping shape future capability, support commercial growth, and drive innovation in one of the fastest-growing areas of advanced therapeutics. \n \n This is a highly influential role for a recognised subject matter expert who combines deep scientific expertise with strong market awareness and commercial insight. You will help identify future opportunities, advise on technology strategy, engage with customers and partners, and support the development of capabilities that address emerging industry needs. \n \n The successful candidate will act as a senior technical leader across both internal and external activities, supporting business development, customer engagement, technology strategy, and scientific delivery while helping build capability in peptides and oligonucleotides. \n \n What You'll Be Responsible For: \n \n Technical Leadership & Domain Expertise \n\n • Act as the recognised technical authority in peptide and/or oligonucleotide chemistry\n, • Provide expert guidance across customer programmes, strategic initiatives, and capability development activities\n, • Support scientists and technical teams with specialist knowledge and technical problem-solving\n, • Ensure emerging scientific developments are translated into practical and commercially relevant applications\n\n \n Technology Strategy & Capability Development \n\n • Shape future capability in synthetic therapeutics, identifying technology gaps, market opportunities, and investment priorities\n, • Inform long-term technology strategy and help develop deliverable plans aligned to business objectives\n, • Anticipate new developments within peptide and oligonucleotide technologies and assess their commercial relevance\n, • Support the translation of advanced chemistry into scalable and commercially viable capabilities\n\n \n Market Engagement & Business Development \n\n • Work closely with commercial and business development teams to identify and develop new opportunities\n, • Engage directly with customers, industry partners, investors, and stakeholders to understand market needs\n, • Support proposal development, bid activities, and customer-facing technical discussions\n, • Contribute to technical and commercial assessments of new opportunities and partnerships\n\n \n Capability Building & Mentorship \n\n • Mentor scientists and technical teams, helping build expertise across the organisation\n, • Promote knowledge sharing and capability development across internal and external networks\n, • Support the development of future scientific leaders and specialists\n, • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning\n\n \n About You \n You are a senior technical expert with deep knowledge of peptides, oligonucleotides, or synthetic therapeutic modalities, coupled with strong commercial awareness and an ability to influence strategic direction. \n You'll bring: \n\n • Significant industrial experience within peptides and/or oligonucleotides\n, • Strong expertise in areas such as:\n, • Peptide synthesis, modification, and conjugation\n, • Complex or constrained peptides\n, • Peptide-drug conjugates\n, • Oligonucleotide chemistry\n, • Oligo conjugates\n, • Modified backbones and delivery-enabled constructs\n, • A proven track record of translating scientific knowledge into commercially relevant capabilities and opportunities\n, • Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and future industry trends\n, • Excellent stakeholder management, networking, and influencing skills\n, • Experience operating at a strategic level within pharmaceutical, biotech, CDMO, or advanced therapeutics environments\n\n Desirable (but not essential): \n\n • PhD or equivalent research background in peptide, oligonucleotide, or synthetic chemistry disciplines\n, • Experience contributing to technology strategy and capability development\n, • Existing industry network within peptides, oligonucleotides, or related therapeutic modalities\n, • Knowledge of broader synthetic therapeutic approaches and emerging modalities\n, • Membership of relevant professional bodies and active engagement with the wider scientific community\n\n Importantly, this role is not focused on routine GMP manufacturing operations. The emphasis is on strategic technical leadership, market engagement, capability development, and helping define where future investment and technological growth should occur. \n \n Why Join Us? \n\n • Influence the future direction of peptide and oligonucleotide technology development\n, • Shape capability in a rapidly growing area of advanced therapeutics\n, • Work with leading scientific, commercial, and industry stakeholders\n, • Play a key role in identifying and developing future market opportunities\n, • High-profile position with significant external engagement\n, • Competitive package including salary up to £84,394 plus monthly car allowance\n\n \n Location & Working Pattern \n\n • FTC until March 2028 (potential to extend)\n, • Hybrid working available\n, • Regular engagement with customers, partners, and external stakeholders\n, • Travel to industry events, customer meetings, and scientific forums as required\n\n

Anderson Knight Recruitment is partnering with a respected organisation to appoint an experienced People Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional to join a progressive business where people are at the heart of its success. \n \n This position is based in South Lanarkshire, with travel to different sites within Scotland, as required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential for this role. The business operates a hybrid working model with typically 3-4 days per week in the office and 1-2 days working from home per week. This client is also willing to consider a condensed four-day working week. \n \n This role offers the chance to act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, influencing people strategy while delivering practical people solutions that support business growth, engagement, and performance. You'll work across a varied remit, balancing strategic projects with hands-on operational support, making a tangible impact on both colleagues and the wider business. \n \n The Opportunity \n \n As a People Partner, you will build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and management teams, helping to shape a positive and high-performing culture. You'll play a key role in guiding leaders through complex people matters, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the employee journey. \n \n Key areas of responsibility will include: \n \n • Partnering with operational and senior leaders to align people priorities with broader business objectives. \n • Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, helping managers effectively navigate complex situations. \n • Supporting workforce planning, talent attraction and retention strategies to ensure the business continues to secure and develop top talent. \n • Driving engagement, wellbeing and development initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience. \n • Leading and contributing to people-focused projects, continuous improvement initiatives and policy development activities. \n • Using people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, inform decision-making and support business performance. \n • Supporting organisational change and transformation activity while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies. \n • Developing management capability through coaching, mentoring and practical guidance. \n • Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver effective and commercially focused people solutions. \n • Supporting specialist employment-related matters including TUPE transfers and IR35 assessments where required. \n \n About You \n \n We are keen to speak with experienced people professionals who can combine strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills. \n \n You will ideally have: \n \n • Previous experience working in a People Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisory role. \n • Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and contemporary people practices. \n • Demonstrable experience managing a wide range of employee relations issues. \n • The confidence and credibility to influence, support and challenge stakeholders at all levels. \n • Excellent communication, relationship-building and coaching skills. \n • Strong analytical capability with experience using people data to inform decision-making. \n • Experience supporting change programmes within a fast-paced business environment. \n • CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience. \n \n Desirable Experience \n \n • Knowledge and practical experience of TUPE regulations. \n • Familiarity with IR35 legislation and associated assessments. \n • Experience working within a unionised environment. \n \n What's on Offer? \n \n • An opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking organisation. \n • A highly visible role with the ability to influence business and people outcomes. \n • Exposure to both strategic and operational people activities. \n • A collaborative and supportive working environment. \n • Competitive salary and benefits package. \n

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer \n Glasgow or Edinburgh \n \n About us \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. \n \n You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. \n \n It’s an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office—established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects—has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK. \n \n The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, \n \n We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. \n \n Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, a broad range of education projects—from primary and secondary schools to further and higher education campuses—high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments. These projects push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact. \n \n Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. \n \n Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. \n \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion. \n • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards. \n • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables. \n • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants. \n • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent. \n • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings. \n • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation. \n • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager. \n • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. \n \n Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: \n • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme. \n • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints. \n • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams. \n • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. \n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred. \n • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng. \n • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings. \n • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office. \n • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior). \n • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors. \n • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions. \n • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware. \n • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). \n \n How to apply \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. \n

HR Shared Service (& Payroll) Manager \n Up to £60k \n Package includes Company Bonus, Private Health Care, PHI, Life Assurance, Annual Leave Purchase & more \n Hybrid – with ability to travel to Glasgow or Maidenhead \n \n Avidity Group is the parent company of 5 specialist agencies who offer a range of services to help brands sell more. We’re proud to partner with some of the UK and Ireland’s most recognised and well-loved brands, supporting them to grow faster, sell smarter and stand out in competitive markets. \n \n Reporting to the Group People Director and sitting on the People Leadership Team (PLT), this is a key role with real visibility and influence across the business. \n \n You’ll lead a talented team responsible for payroll, HR systems and data, administration, and reward – ensuring we deliver a seamless, high-quality service to colleagues across the Group. \n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on operational leadership with strategic impact, helping shape the future of our people services. \n \n What you’ll be doing \n As HRSS Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role across a number of areas: \n \n HR Operations (Payroll, Systems & Administration) \n\n • Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, supporting your team to deliver when required\n, • Take ownership of our HR systems, driving continuous enhancement, optimisation and efficiency\n, • Lead the delivery of regular and ad hoc reporting, and ownership of our people data and providing meaningful insight\n, • Manage key cyclical activities such as gender pay gap reporting, engagement surveys, board reporting, benefits renewals, system renewals and pension audits\n, • Chair and lead the Group Remuneration Committee (RemCom)\n, • Own and manage supplier relationships on our reward and benefits offering\n\n \n What we’re looking for \n \n We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and energy to the role: \n \n\n • Strong, hands-on experience of end-to-end payroll — UK essential, Ireland highly desirable\n, • Experience working with and influencing stakeholders at all levels (internal and external), with examples such as leading governance forums (e.g. RemCom)\n, • Strong knowledge of HR systems and data, including configuration, optimisation and reporting\n, • Proven experience leading a team in a fast paced, complex environment\n, • Experience in reward and compensation processes, particularly from an operational perspective\n, • A track record of driving process improvement and delivering operational excellence\n\n \n Experience within retail or an agency environment would be highly advantageous, alongside a track record of managing budgets, driving change and developing policies. \n \n Skills & capabilities \n \n\n • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy\n, • Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships\n, • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines\n, • A data-driven mindset, able to interpret and present insight effectively\n, • Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)\n, • A forward-thinking, AI-curious mindset, with an interest in automation and efficiency\n, • Comfortable switching between hands-on operational delivery and strategic discussion\n\n \n Why join us? \n \n This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, influence at a senior level, and shape how HR Services evolve across Avidity. You’ll be joining a collaborative People Leadership Team, playing a key role in delivering both operational excellence and continuous improvement. With colleagues based across the UK and Ireland, we’re proud of our collaborative, people-first culture. \n

\n If you are a Rating Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on 0141 212 3660 or email \n Your new company \n A leading independent firm of Chartered Surveyors is looking to expand its specialist Rating team due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work. Renowned for delivering expert property advice across the commercial sector, the business offers an excellent platform for surveyors looking to develop their careers within a supportive and collaborative environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates at all stages of their career, from graduates and APC candidates through to experienced Rating Surveyors. \n Your new role \n You will join a well-established Rating team, advising a diverse range of commercial clients on business rates, liabilities, appeals and valuation matters. Working across a varied property portfolio, you will play a key role in helping clients minimise costs and maximise value.Key responsibilities will include: \n \n • Managing business rates appeals and negotiations.\n, • Reviewing rating assessments and identifying appeal opportunities.\n, • Conducting property inspections and valuation analysis.\n, • Preparing reports and providing strategic advice to clients.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships.\n, • Supporting wider professional services and valuation work where required.\n \n What you'll need to succeed \n \n • Degree qualified in Real Estate, Surveying, Property or a related discipline.\n, • Previous experience in rating, valuation, general practice or another commercial property discipline is advantageous.\n, • MRICS qualified, APC enrolled, or looking to pursue chartership.\n, • Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.\n, • A proactive approach and genuine interest in building a career within rating consultancy.\n, • Full UK driving licence preferred.\n \n What you'll get in return \n \n • Competitive salary depending on experience.\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities.\n, • APC support and ongoing professional development.\n, • Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio.\n, • Flexible and supportive working environment.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package.\n \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n

\n If you are an experienced leader working within the profession, and you would like to have a confidential discussion about your career, you can contact Connor in confidence on 07496934232 or via email at Your new company \n A leading and well-respected accountancy and advisory firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Audit Director to join its senior leadership team. With a strong national presence and a diverse client portfolio ranging from ambitious owner-managed businesses to large, complex organisations, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, relationship-driven services. You will be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where client service, technical excellence and long-term development are key priorities. Your new role \n As Audit Director, you will take overall responsibility for a substantial portfolio of clients, including large and technically complex engagements. You will lead from the front in managing key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior stakeholders, and providing strategic advice across both commercial and personal matters. \n You will oversee the end-to-end audit process, ensuring engagements are delivered efficiently, within budget and to a high technical standard. This will include identifying key risks, analysing complex business situations and setting clear priorities for delivery teams. \n In addition to client work, you will play a pivotal role internally, allocating work across teams, maintaining quality control, and ensuring client service standards remain consistently high. You will also be responsible for coaching, developing and mentoring colleagues, contributing to the continued growth and success of the wider audit function. What you'll need to succeed \n You will be ACA, ACCA or CA qualified (or equivalent), with significant experience operating at a senior level within audit. A strong technical grounding in IFRS and UK GAAP is essential, alongside a proven track record of managing a large and varied client portfolio. \n You will bring experience of working with clients across multiple sectors, with the ability to confidently navigate complex audit and business challenges. Strong leadership capability is key, including previous experience managing and developing teams. \n To be considered for this role, you will already hold Responsible Individual (RI) status. What you'll get in return \n In return, you will have the opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a highly regarded firm, where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and the wider business. The position offers exposure to a broad and interesting client base, alongside the chance to further develop your leadership and advisory skill-set. \n You can expect a competitive remuneration package, a supportive and collaborative working culture, and clear scope for ongoing career progression. Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance underpin the firm's approach to employee wellbeing. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n

\n Your new firm \n A leading independent accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing audit team. With a strong reputation across Scotland and a diverse client base spanning owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurial ventures and established corporate organisations, the firm has experienced sustained growth while maintaining a people-focused culture. \n The business is committed to investing in its employees, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where professional development is genuinely encouraged. You'll join a high-performing team that values quality, integrity and long-term client relationships, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while progressing your career within a respected and forward-thinking firm. Your new role \n As an Audit Senior, you will take responsibility for managing audit assignments from planning through to completion, working with a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements, ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately and in line with regulatory requirements. \n The role will also involve supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, reviewing work where appropriate and assisting with the successful delivery of assignments to agreed deadlines. This position offers excellent exposure to a broad range of businesses and provides a strong platform for further progression within a successful and expanding practice. What you'll need to succeed \n You will be ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified, or approaching qualification, with previous external audit experience gained within a professional practice environment. \n The successful candidate will possess strong technical audit knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. You will be comfortable building relationships with clients and colleagues alike, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills. \n A proactive and solutions-focused approach is essential, alongside the ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and consistently deliver work to a high standard. Experience supervising or supporting junior team members would also be advantageous. What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a highly regarded firm that offers a supportive and flexible working environment alongside clear opportunities for career progression and personal development. \n You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous annual leave, enhanced family-friendly policies, private healthcare, pension contributions, life assurance and access to a range of wellbeing initiatives. The firm also promotes flexible and hybrid working, helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance while continuing to develop their careers. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step within a successful and growing firm that values its people and rewards performance. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n

\n If you are a Building Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on 0141 212 3660 or email Your new company \n A leading and well-established independent property consultancy with a strong presence across Scotland, this organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality surveying services to a diverse client base. Their portfolio spans commercial, residential, and public sector projects, offering exposure to a wide variety of work including traditional buildings, modern developments, and specialist property types. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to technical excellence. Your new role As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of professional and project-led services. You will be involved in a diverse mix of projects including: \n \n • Refurbishment and redevelopment of commercial offices, retail units, and mixed-use schemes\n, • Condition surveys and lifecycle assessments across varied property portfolios\n, • Dilapidations (acting for both landlord and tenant) on high-value commercial assets\n, • Contract administration and project management for fit-outs, renovations, and upgrades\n, • Technical due diligence for acquisitions and disposals\n, • Work on historic and listed buildings, requiring a sensitive and informed approach.\n, • Insurance reinstatement projects following damage\n \n This is a client-facing position where you will manage instructions from inception to completion, providing expert advice while building strong and lasting client relationships. What you'll need to succeed \n \n • MRICS qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in building surveying, ideally across a mix of professional services and project work\n, • Strong technical knowledge of construction, building pathology, and contract administration\n, • Experience handling commercial property instructions is highly desirable.\n, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively\n, • Full UK driving licence\n \n What you'll get in return \n \n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting project portfolio across Scotland\n, • Clear career progression within a highly respected consultancy\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Ongoing professional development and training\n \n What 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. \n 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. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n

\n If you are a Practice Professional and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact Connor on 0141 212 3664 or email \n Your new company \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top 10 accountancy firm that has experienced impressive growth in recent years. With a strong presence across the central belt of Scotland, the firm operates from several offices and supports a diverse client base, from local independent businesses to large international organisations. The Glasgow office is now looking to welcome an experienced Business Services Senior Manager who will take the lead in managing a varied portfolio of SME clients. This is a key role within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Your new roleAs an Accounts and Business Services Senior Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing day-to-day operations and contributing to the strategic direction of the group. You'll be involved in workflow planning and will take a proactive approach to nurturing both new and long-standing client relationships. Your responsibilities will include managing a client portfolio with a high level of autonomy, supporting your team's development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice. You'll also be expected to identify opportunities for growth within the group and work closely with Directors and Partners on more technical matters. This role offers a balance of independent work and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on client service and leadership. What you'll need to succeed \n To thrive in this role, you'll bring experience from a similar position within an accountancy firm, along with a professional qualification such as ICAS or ACCA. You'll be confident managing a portfolio of clients across various industries and sizes, and comfortable leading a team of junior staff. Your ability to mentor and support others will be key, as will your commitment to delivering thoughtful, tailored advice to clients. What you'll get in returnIn addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. This includes:Clear and structured career progression opportunities \n 33 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off \n A holiday buy/sell scheme for added flexibility \n Discounts at a range of retail and restaurant outlets \n Enhanced maternity and paternity packages \n A strong pension contribution \n What you need to do now \n If this opportunity resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to submit your CV, or feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation. If this role isn't quite the right fit, but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd be happy to discuss other positions that may align with your goals. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n

\n Your new company \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious professional services firm that places people and clients at the heart of everything it does. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence, the firm is expanding its Accounts & Business Advisory team and is looking for a Manager to help shape the future of its service offering. Whether based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Your new role \n As a Manager within the Accounts & Business Advisory team, you'll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, delivering both compliance and advisory services. You'll manage a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality output, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to their development. Your responsibilities will span client relationship management, technical reviews, workflow oversight, and departmental performance reporting. You'll also play a key role in business development, tender writing, and implementing strategic initiatives. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the chance to make a tangible impact across multiple sectors. What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent) with at least three years' post-qualification experience. A proven track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams is essential, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You'll be highly organised, client-focused, and confident in your ability to deliver results. A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for mentoring others, and a commitment to continuous improvement will set you apart. What you'll get in return \n You'll join a firm that genuinely values its people and offers a flexible, hybrid working model to support work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, including 32 days' annual leave, enhanced leave for special occasions, and paid professional memberships, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises development. With a clear path for progression, mentoring from experienced leaders, and opportunities to contribute to strategic growth, this is a place where you can truly thrive. What you need to do now \n If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that's as ambitious about your future as you are, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start a conversation about how you can make a difference. \n 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 hays.co.uk \n