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Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bridgewater Full-time, Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Freedom’s Major Projects & Connections team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the contractual and financial elements of a major project near Bridgewater, with future opportunities on other projects. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll support successful P&L, cash flow, and working capital management across large electrical and civil works. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: • Ensure compliance with Freedom and client health and safety standards., • Provide leadership within the commercial team and wider project teams., • Manage multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT, and bespoke agreements., • Measurement and valuation of works for applications, variations, and final accounts., • Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events., • Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage CVRs., • Chair monthly project reviews and attend client progress meetings., • Manage invoicing, debt recovery, and dispute resolution., • Supply chain management and continuous improvement initiatives., • Support development of the wider commercial team. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role., • Strong commercial performance management experience., • In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and practical application., • Civil engineering and construction experience (desirable)., • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience)., • Advanced MS Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables). Benefits: • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution, • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle), • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days, • Private Medical Insurance, • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes, • Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-RC1 #Freedom #LI-Hybrid

Service Manager – M&E Service & Height Safety About Harmony Fire At Harmony Fire, we believe growth should create impact. Ranked among the UK’s fastest-growing life safety organisations, our mission is simple: to make every building safer and every service experience exceptional. As our service division continues to expand, we are strengthening the leadership of our operational teams. We are now looking for a Service Manager to lead the Service Desk function in Yeovil, ensuring our service delivery operation runs with precision, accountability, and outstanding customer focus. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the performance of our service administration and engineering teams, ensuring engineers are deployed efficiently, customers receive an exceptional experience, and operational performance consistently meets our standards. About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead the operational engine of our service delivery. Working closely with the Head of Service, you will oversee scheduling, operational processes, and team performance to ensure that engineers are in the right place, at the right time, delivering work to the highest standards. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building structure, improving systems, and leading people. You do not need to come from a fire safety background — we are looking for a strong operational leader who can drive performance, improve processes, and build a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach and develop a team of Service Administrators and Engineers, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability and service excellence, • Own and improve service desk processes across both back-office operations and field delivery, • Oversee engineer scheduling and deployment to maximise productivity and meet client requirements, • Monitor and deliver key service KPIs including PPM completion, remedials, call-outs, and reporting, • Track daily operational performance and provide clear reporting on service desk outputs and improvement opportunities, • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to improve turnaround times and reduce administrative burden, • Build strong working relationships with engineers and field teams to ensure alignment with operational processes and performance targets, • Support the implementation and optimisation of systems that improve scheduling, visibility and communication across the service function, • Manage the day-to-day variability of a reactive service environment, maintaining service quality while adapting to changing priorities Commercial and Operational Delivery • Ensure service contracts are delivered on time and within budget, • Manage forecasting, valuations, cost control and purchasing decisions, • Protect and manage contract gross profit through effective financial oversight, • Manage variations and resolve commercial matters with clients when required Customer Experience • Deliver the “Harmony experience” through excellent communication and strong client relationships, • Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally, • Ensure service teams and subcontractors deliver to both client expectations and Harmony standards People Leadership • Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of service team members, • Drive engagement and performance across the team, • Ensure clear expectations, accountability and development pathways Quality and Compliance • Ensure works are delivered to the highest standard and fully compliant with regulatory and client requirements, • Conduct regular site and documentation audits, • Ensure all work is properly certified and documented Health & Safety • Implement and uphold Harmony’s Health & Safety policies across all service activities, • Ensure safe working practices through training, site audits and compliance checks Service Team KPIs The Service Manager will be accountable for performance across key operational indicators including: • Revenue and Gross Profit targets, • Forecast accuracy, • Backlog jobs over 30 days, • Time to remedial closeout, • Customer NPS, • Employee engagement, • Health & Safety performance What We’re Looking For • Proven leadership experience in an operational or service delivery environment, • Strong organisational and process improvement skills, • Experience managing teams in fast-paced, reactive environments, • Ability to build trust and accountability across both office and field-based teams, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, • Comfortable working with systems, reporting tools, and operational data, • Experience in facilities management, field service, compliance or engineering environments is advantageous, • Knowledge of fire protection or engineering services would be beneficial but is not essential, • Full UK driving licence Our Values At Harmony Fire, our culture is built on three core values that guide how we work and how we support one another: Athletes Grit – We bring energy, resilience and determination to everything we do. Captains Duty – We take ownership, lead with integrity and support our teams. Fun Loving Heart – We work hard, but we care about our people and enjoy the journey. Benefits • Unlimited Holiday, • Bonus Scheme (up to 50%), • Lunch, snacks and refreshments all provided, • Team socialising budget for all employees, • Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity, • Cycle to work scheme, • Two Company events each year, • Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Finance Manager - US Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role? Robert Half are proud to be partnered with Blake Envelopes and Packaging - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager About Blake Blake is a long-established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging. The Role As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast-growing international business. Key Responsibilities • Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months., • Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement., • Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs., • Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships., • Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations., • Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13-week cash flow forecast., • Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets., • Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture., • Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams. You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem-solver and drive business performance. Key qualities include: • Strong time-management, organisation and accuracy., • Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset., • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills., • Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions., • Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members., • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous)., • Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)., • Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role., • Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques., • Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth. While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak. How to Apply For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV to Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. JTRA1_UKTJ

Morson Edge are currently seeking a Production Controller to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. Job Purpose: Responsible for the management of the working capital reduction activities across the FAL, including leading improvement projects, forecasting to budget and reporting. Working in conjunction with the stores service provider and shipping department to ensure smooth logistical flows for production materials Inventory • Working closely with the MRP Manager to compile the annual working capital budget for a five year period for the FAL. • Provide monthly reporting KPIs to show the working capital status, including forecast to budget • Leading improvement projects that aim to reduce working capital and improve material availability, including configuration management, material processes, management of purchase order books (message management), blocked stock reduction and Stock at vendor, project stock and deliveries off site. • Management of disposal of excess/ scrap materials, working with M.E., customer support and finance • Be the expert for working capital for the FAL and provide key updates on a weekly basis to management and drive the relevant teams to process actions to reduce working capital in line with target. • Provide key data to the business for senior reviews. • Management of DLF – BDSI contact and management of critical shortages • Design and create KPIs tailored to business requirements to demonstrate key aspects of Working capital reduction. • Support the MRP function in key projects that will impact Working Capital Logistics • Working with the stores service provider and the clients’ contracts team to ensure the agreed service level is being achieved, including regular performance reviews • Assist the MRP and material delivery teams in the resolution of critical issues relating to the stores activities and affecting material availability • Assist the MRP and material delivery teams in the resolution of critical issues relating to the shipping of materials and affecting material availability • Lead improvement projects which aim to improve internal and external logistics issues. • You are responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with managers, supervisors and others to enable the company to meet its statutory obligations for health, safety and environment. Skills, knowledge and experience: • A degree or equivalent • A passionate problem solver of both reactionary and future problems. • Capable communicator both orally and in writing with refined interpersonal skills. • Excellent computer skills, especially Excel • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence able to gain the trust of the team and form effective relationships with other business functions. • The ability to negotiate and influence at all levels within the business. Site based 12 month contract initially 37 hours per week If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information

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Responsibilities include managing month-end closures, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving process improvements. A leading restaurant technology firm located in Greater London is looking for a Manager, Accounting to oversee daily accounting operations.

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant with team management experience to lead process improvements within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to develop standardized processes and enhance internal customer service while fostering a culture of c

A global financial services company is seeking a Manager, PX Compliance and Continuous Improvement based in London. This role involves driving global compliance strategies and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the PX organization.

Establish relationships and working arrangements with Process Owners to ensure they drive adoption and continuous improvement feedback and establish an effective review protocol for the Process Catalogue to ensure continuous improvement, harnessing new best practices, new opportunities for improveme

About the job Process Improvement Manager. Process Improvement Manager, to join an award-winning team focused on delivering business change, exceptional stakeholder experience and change management on innovation projects. Process improvement projects following a best-in-class methodology.

A leading asset management firm is searching for a PX Compliance and Continuous Improvement Manager to drive global compliance strategies from its London office. This position involves overseeing regulatory and compliance needs while supporting HR process improvement initiatives.

A leading digital innovation firm in London is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to drive business change and enhance stakeholder experience. This role involves supporting technology implementation and process improvement projects employing best practices.

A leading luxury retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function.

You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose rele

This role involves overseeing VAT submissions across EMEA, implementing process improvements, and ensuring alignment with global tax regulations. A leading media company seeks a Manager for Global Finance Operations focused on indirect tax compliance.

A well-established engineering company in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to coordinate production activities in a busy machine shop.