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CHIEF ENGINEER Backshift Monday to Friday Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Why join us? Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building. As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Chief Engineer role: This is a backshift role, working late afternoon into the evening on a Monday to Friday, on a weekly basis. • Reporting to the Project Manager you will be a strong leader who can manage a team of engineers, works staff and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest possible standard of safety and performance. You'll ensure the works are technically compliant with the contract documents and construction issue, specifications and drawings., • You'll monitor the programme and asses potential areas of risk and opportunity on a daily basis covering the design, procurement and construction activities, • Temporary Works proposals development and implementation, • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the client team Your profile: • Strong Leadership skills, • Collaborative nature with good team working skills, • Experience delivering multi-million pound nuclear projects or projects in similarly regulated environments., • Reinforced concrete construction experience, • Good knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team. Please note that this is a backshift role, working late afternoon into the evening, Monday to Friday.

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. Why join us? Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium, and award-winning new Bloomberg building. After celebrating our 150th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager role The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) department supports the business to reduce HS&W risk and create positive working environments. The purpose of a HS&W Manager is to support stakeholders to achieve the highest levels of HS&W performance. A key member of the HS&W team, working closely with assigned projects teams and project supply chain members to give high quality HS&W support. At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HS&W performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key. Key Responsibilities: • Identify and help rectify any competence issues for projects that you support, • Provide high levels of HS&W support and advice to assigned projects, • Identify and escalate any resource issues, which could create a HS&W risk for projects you support, • Support implementation and embedment of companywide HS&W strategy objectives, • Contribute to work winning activity when required, • Influence and support project personnel to lead and engage in HS&W, • Promote and help create a positive HS&W reporting culture Your profile Essential: • Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status, • Excellent people leadership skills, • Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects within UK Tier 1 contractors, • Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, • Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results, • A proactive approach to your own learning and development, • Chartered member of IOSH, • NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety, • Lifting Experience, • Mental Health First Aider, • Senior Leadership Team experience, • Experience of managing direct reports, • Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors, • Involvement in external HS&W working groups Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Leisure / Education) £35,000 - £40,000 + Progression + Training + Fleet Car + Pension + Benefits + Excellent Study Support towards RICS or CIOB Taunton Are you a recent graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to work for a market-leading multi-disciplined Architectural Partnership, with progression and ongoing training and development? Do you want to work on some of the most exciting new Leisure projects in the UK and give back by contributing to some of the most forward-thinking housing projects for people with special needs, as well as the NHS and Education sectors? As an assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an exciting and modern partnership with excellent career development and training, with the potential to achieve Directorship and Partnership working on interesting and meaningful projects. The role will be a mix of office and site-based, where you will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects. They are looking for someone whom they can mould into a future leader of the business. Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and budgets, • Support in the procurement of subcontractors and materials, • Help manage project finances and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, • Prepare and issue tender documents, contracts, and variation...

Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Leisure / Education) £28,000 - £33,000 + Progression + Training + Fleet Car + Pension + Benefits + Excellent Study Support towards RICS or CIOBTauntonAre you a recent graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to work for a market-leading multi-disciplined Architectural Partnership, with progression and ongoing training and development?Do you want to work on some of the most exciting new Leisure projects in the UK and give back by contributing to some of the most forward-thinking housing projects for people with special needs, as well as the NHS and Education sectors?As an assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an exciting and modern partnership with excellent career development and training, with the potential to achieve Directorship and Partnership working on interesting and meaningful projects.The role will be a mix of office and site-based, where you will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects. They are looking for someone whom they can mould into a future leader of the business.Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and budgets, • Support in the procurement of subcontractors and materials, • Help manage project finances and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, • Prepare and issue tender documents, contracts, and variations, • Assist with valuations, payments, and final ...

IT Business Partner Department Digital, Data & Technology Group Salary Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535 Contract Type Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date Tuesday 14 April 2026 About the role: As an IT Business Partner within the Universitys Digital, Data and Technology function, you will play an important role in shaping and delivering a complex, high-impact technology portfolio. Working in close partnership with senior leaders, academic departments, and professional services, you will help ensure digital initiatives are thoughtfully planned, well governed, and deliver meaningful value for our community. You will act as a trusted partner to your business areas, bringing together strategic perspective and practical portfolio leadership. This role connects strategy, governance, and delivery translating organisational priorities into a clear and balanced portfolio of work, while providing insight, support, and constructive challenge to enable successful and sustainable outcomes. In this role, you will: • Manage and oversee a large, complex IT portfolio, including in-flight projects and future demand, • Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the University, • Ensure effective portfolio planning, prioritisation, and alignment with strategic priorities, • Oversee risks, budgets, resources, and dependencies across multiple projects, • Proven experience in IT portfolio, programme, or complex project delivery within a large, multi-stakeholder organisation, • Strong ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, • Confident in balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery and prioritisation, • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities at pace, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, actionable insight, • Free counselling services through Health Assured, • Cycle to work scheme, • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, • Staff discount at Team Bath gym, • Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees, • Staff discount on language courses, • Generous employer contributory pension schemes, • Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance, • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more, • Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath, • Local discounts and more, • A family-friendly workplace, • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce, • Relocation allowance JBRP1_UKTJ

Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Leisure / Education) £28,000 - £33,000 + Progression + Training + Fleet Car + Pension + Benefits + Excellent Study Support towards RICS or CIOB Taunton Are you a recent graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to work for a market-leading multi-disciplined Architectural Partnership, with progression and ongoing training and development? Do you want to work on some of the most exciting new Leisure projects in the UK and give back by contributing to some of the most forward-thinking housing projects for people with special needs, as well as the NHS and Education sectors? As an assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an exciting and modern partnership with excellent career development and training, with the potential to achieve Directorship and Partnership working on interesting and meaningful projects. The role will be a mix of office and site-based, where you will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects. They are looking for someone whom they can mould into a future leader of the business. Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and budgets, • Support in the procurement of subcontractors and materials, • Help manage project finances and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, • Prepare and issue tender documents, contracts, and variati...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Leisure / Education)£35,000 - £40,000 + Progression + Training + Fleet Car + Pension + Benefits + Excellent Study Support towards RICS or CIOBTauntonAre you a recent graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to work for a market-leading multi-disciplined Architectural Partnership, with progression and ongoing training and development?Do you want to work on some of the most exciting new Leisure projects in the UK and give back by contributing to some of the most forward-thinking housing projects for people with special needs, as well as the NHS and Education sectors?As an assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will join an exciting and modern partnership with excellent career development and training, with the potential to achieve Directorship and Partnership working on interesting and meaningful projects.The role will be a mix of office and site-based, where you will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects. They are looking for someone whom they can mould into a future leader of the business.Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates and budgets, • Support in the procurement of subcontractors and materials, • Help manage project finances and monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle, • Prepare and issue tender documents, contracts, and variations, • Assist with valuations, payments, and final accoun...

Location: Taunton / Somerset and Surrounding Areas Project Type: Minor Civils works - Culverts, drainage, groundworks Role: Works Delivery Manager Sector: Civil Engineering Start: ASAP Employment: Freelance or Permanent Overview We are looking for an experienced Works delivery manager to oversee a number of civils projects with Somerset council. The role will involve culvert refurbs and replacements, groundworks, drainage etc. The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations. Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of culvert construction/upgrade projects across two sites, • Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control, • Oversee all on-site activities including civils and temporary works, • Ensure compliance with council processes, standards and permitting, • Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives, • Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes, • Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities, • Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme, • Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder communications, • Support innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Mentor and provide leadership to site engineers, supervisors, and delivery partners Experience Required • Proven experience as a Works Delivery Manager delivering civils projects, • Experience managing storm tanks, tanks refurb, deep drainage, pipelines, civils, or MEICA‑related works, • Strong background in heavy civils and multi-disciplinary project management, • Experience managing multiple sites at the same time is highly desirable, • Strong understanding of NEC contracts (Option A/C/E), • Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain, • Excellent safety leadership and operational control, • Commercially aware, programme driven, and able to deliver under pressure Qualifications • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential for strong experience), • SMSTS, • CSCS (Management or Professional level), • First Aid (desirable), • Ideally NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent understanding, • Full UK driving licence What We’re Looking For A proactive leader who can coordinate two technically-complex water sites, maintain excellent client relationships, and deliver safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Someone with a solid Thames Water background and a strong track record in storm tanks or similar water infrastructure will fit this role perfectly

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a BEV Technical Project Leader to join their team, Inside IR35. Duties:As a BEV Technical Project Leader working in the Powertrain Technical Delivery team, you will act as primary point of contact for one or more Vehicle Program.

Recovery Team LeaderBrighton£36,675Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can lead and motivate a team of committed, skilled individuals working to support women in recovery? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be

Project Management Office Leader. Project Managers and a broad, complex project portfolio. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.

Project Management Team Leader – Capital Projects. We’re seeking an experienced Project Management Team Leader to drive delivery across a growing capital projects programme. Proven leadership in construction, capital projects, or large-scale refurbishments.

PAYE The Project Construction Leader will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Role Description Set-up and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams to deliver projects in accordance with inter

A purpose-led organization in the energy sector is hiring an Operations Co-ordinator to support a key project aimed at improving smart metering access in multi-occupancy buildings. In this role, you will coordinate daily activities, manage stakeholders, and ensure smooth project delivery. Candidates

A key transport company in Greater London seeks a Director of Project Delivery to lead the planning and execution of strategic projects. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and proficiency in project management methodologies are essential. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field an

A global packaging solutions company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead ERP and MES deployment projects. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project lifecycles while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Strong expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies is es

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Project Success Manager in the United Kingdom to guide customers through their value realization journey. Ideal candidates will excel in customer-facing project delivery in a B2B SaaS environment, ensuring smooth onboarding and driving user adoption.

This hybrid role encompasses leading complex IT projects while maintaining crucial infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate has experience in project management, networking, and cloud technologies, along with relevant certifications. A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled IT

A leading construction and development firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager Defence - Electrical in Cambridgeshire. You will manage tendering and operational aspects of large scale defence projects, ensuring compliance, commercial delivery, and teamwork.

Experience with Project Management or Agile toolsets, such as JIRA, Confluence, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar. Position Title: BEV Technical Project Leader. As a BEV Technical Project Leader working in the Powertrain Technical Delivery team, you will act as primary point of contact for

A global data centre solutions provider seeks a Subregional Project Controls Manager in Greater London. You will oversee cost and commercial management for multiple data centre construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial project management and cost manageme

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Manager for SAP S/4HANA Project Management. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, with strong knowledge of SAP methodologies and team leadership skills.

A leading construction consultancy in Southampton is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects across sectors like education, defence, and healthcare. The role involves end-to-end project management, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. Id

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of a high-profile engineering project. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant project management experience, particularly in aerospace or defence. This

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee various complex project implementations. Candidates should possess significant experience in project management with client-facing projects and agile methodologies. This role involves end-to-end project managemen

Project Manager to oversee project execution in London. The role demands a professional with 15+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Responsibilities include coordinating project teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, and t

A leading educational organization in London is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management, preferably within Higher Education, and be proficient in both Waterfall and Agile method

A global engineering company is seeking a Senior Manager Project Engineering based in Greater London. This role involves overseeing multiple engineering teams, managing project scopes, and ensuring quality deliverables. Candidates must have an advanced degree in engineering, over 20 years of relevan

A humanitarian organization in Greater London is looking for an IT Project and Change Manager to lead the delivery of IT projects and manage the impact of changes.

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of healthcare building projects. The role involves client liaison, managing a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring quality outputs across projects. Ideal candidates will have experience with UK he

An architectural studio in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Architect – Project Lead. This role involves leading the design and delivery of large-scale airport projects, focusing on innovative and sustainable design solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with a commitment to making a difference.

You will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and delivering projects within financial constraints while mentoring junior team members. A leading medical communications agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee project delivery and client manageme

A leading infrastructure consultancy located in North East England is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utilities programs with a hybrid work model. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects from contract award to completion.

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Business Change Project Manager to drive improvements in business processes. Strong experience in the insurance industry, particularly with projects involving stakeholder engagement, change management certifications, and effective communication is essenti

At The Beehive Project, our mission is to support young people from a variety of backgrounds, including (but not limited to) those with mental health concerns, care leavers, neurodivergence and unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children. The Deputy House Leader will be responsible for leading and suppo

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee project controls for a newly awarded infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls within civil engineering or nuclear sectors and proficiency in tools l

Experience with Project Management or Agile toolsets, such as JIRA, Confluence, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar. Position Title: BEV Technical Project Leader. As a BEV Technical Project Leader working in the Powertrain Technical Delivery team, you will act as primary point of contact for

At The Beehive Project, our mission is to support young people from a variety of backgrounds, including (but not limited to) those with mental health concerns, care leavers, neurodivergence and unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children. The House Leader will be responsible for leading and supporting y

In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, manage Cost Value Reconcilations, and support project managers in understanding their financial obligations. The ideal candidate is ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with extensive knowledge in project-based accounting and has excellent Excel skills.

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Director or Associate Director for their London office, focusing on infrastructure and project finance.

A leading Recruitment Agency in Greater London is looking for a highly organised Technical Project Manager to lead the execution of digital experience projects. This is a client-facing role where you'll manage projects from initiation through to launch, ensuring effective budget and timeline managem

A global information and analytics leader is seeking a Project Manager in Greater London to lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage complex projects.

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Greater London to lead high-value infrastructure projects for the Department for Education. Responsibilities include managing project teams, developing project plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include leading a project team, tracking project progress, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role demands extensive experience in managing h

A leading IT services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their project management team. The successful candidate will lead projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while collaborating with stakeholders.

A prominent cultural organization in Greater London is seeking a Head of Project Management to provide operational leadership for the Project Management team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in IT or digital project management, with proven experience in leading project teams. Thi

A construction firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee all aspects of construction execution. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in LTA/Civil projects.