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Salary £47,400 - £71,000 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. The primary purpose of the Programme Quality Engineer is to deliver Mission Assurance support across assigned bids and projects/programmes, monitoring progress of Hardware and Electrical aspects of complex system development for technical and process compliance with a focus on oversight, inspection and acceptance of system deliverables. This role has the authority to prevent the release of deliverables until accepted standards are achieved. Responsibilities: • Conduct MA/QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution in accordance with company processes and procedures., • Provide independent oversight into assigned bids/Programme to ensure compliance with all required external standards, internal and contractual requirements., • Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews to assist the teams in achieving mission success, • Work with project teams and Supply Chain staff to assure Supplier Quality, including supplier on-boarding activities and ongoing supplier performance management, and ensuring projects complete quarterly assessments of critical suppliers., • Assist with the flow down of MA/QA requirements to suppliers., • Support Risk and Opportunity Management activities on bids, projects and Programmes., • Support sub-contract management activities during Programme execution., • Develop and document any programme-specific processes required., • Provide MA/QA reports as required, escalating significant issues or risks., • Ensure customer deliverables are of acceptable quality and meet all required standards and contractual requirements., • Liaise with customers and other third parties including suppliers regarding all aspects of Mission and Quality Assurance for assigned projects., • Collect, interpret and present MA/QA metrics to the Programme Manager, NSS Mission Assurance Manager and the Head of Quality., • Follow up audits to validate the resolution of non-conformities and findings raised., • Attend technical direction department meetings as required. Person Specification, Essential Qualifications/Experience • Quality Assurance experience, ideally in a systems engineering environment., • Experience of UK MOD assurance requirements and working practices., • Track record of delivering to identified Quality Assurance requirements., • Experience of quality improvement, including lessons learnt & root cause analysis., • Experience of risk identification, reporting and management, • Some UK travel is required, so a valid UK driving license is required. Preferred Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge • Strong knowledge of APQP/PPAP Methodology, preferably AS9145., • IPC 610/620 Certification for electrical inspection., • Working experience with creating and interpreting Quality Management Plan (QMP) flow-down from AQAP Standards:, • 2105 (NATO Requirements for Quality Plans)., • 2110 (NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Design, Development and Production)., • 2210 (NATO Supplementary Software Quality Assurance Requirements)., • Sound working knowledge of Defence engineering standards and working practices Def Stan 05-57, IEC 61508., • A good understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies., • Sound knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and ISO 27001., • ISO 44001 and ISO 20000-1 knowledge would be welcome. Competency/Skill requirements • Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team., • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and customers., • Fluent in written and spoken English., • Strong ___and problem-solving skills., • Proficient IT skills, specifically in MS Office tools and JIRA, Atlassian Tools, ERP Systems such as SAP., • Flexible, dynamic and responsive attitude, proficient at multi-tasking, working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Security clearance: Due to the nature of our programme restrictions, you must be a sole British National. You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. Why join us? • A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters., • A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong., • Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you. Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: . No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham, Surrey. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Desirable Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development. Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises. Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties. Preparation of financial reports including: Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines. Margin Analysis reports. Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts. Cash Flow forecasts. Turnover forecasts. De-brief reports. Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions. Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings. Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all 'unscheduled' and 'scheduled' order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 TPBN1_UKTJ

#ShowOffYourShowroom Come and join us as a results driven Showroom Sales Manager to grow and deliver sales as part of a hugely successful branch team. The role: As a Showroom Sales Manager, you know that the perfect bathroom needs planning, it requires trust, a creative flair and the ability to bring an idea to life - this is where you come in! You will identify and capitalise on every sales opportunity, inspiring your customers with the perfect solutions for their dream bathrooms. The Showroom Sales Manager will be an expert at building rapport quickly and creating trusted relationships to ensure that everything we do enables us to deliver on our promises to our customers and exceed expectations. Youll naturally promote and embrace our inclusive team environment and were sure youll have some fun along the way! Key Responsibilities: To create and maintain a loyal customer base through a continuous proactive approach, building rapport with customers and generating new and repeat business. Managing the end to end sales journey for customers, putting their wants and needs at the forefront to ensure they achieve the bathroom of their dreams. Working and collaborating with your in-branch colleagues to build relationships and cross sell to our current trade customers. Make sure the bathroom showroom is known locally, use creative ways to ensure the local area knows you are there and the brilliant service you offer. Always striving to make your showroom the best in order to anticipate and exceed customer needs. Previous sales experience in a similar environment is preferable, but the right positive attitude is more important! You: Youll have an innovative and agile approach to identify growth opportunities. Youll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results, whilst being committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do. Skills and competencies: Tenacity and resilience A pro-active approach to sales, with a strong desire and ability to win and grow new business Experience of customer relationship management and developing a true partnership approach Excellent communication skills Self confident and self motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a wider team Ability to interpret basic financial and statistical information Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they feel they dont have every one of the required skills. All Highbourne Group companies are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if youre interested in this role but think that your previous experience doesnt completely match - apply anyway. You could be just the person were looking for! Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! Were proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and were super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us. Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: Bonus Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers Life assurance Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development Financial education and loans Flexible working options A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self And more! #BelongWithUs Were passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We dont want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment. TPBN1_UKTJ