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* * SALARY: From £56,816 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, permanent CLOSING DATE: 03/04/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for an RPA Development Manager to lead the design, development and optimisation of our Robotic Process Automation solutions, ensuring we maximise automation opportunities across the organisation. The purpose of this role is to drive efficiency, improve accuracy and enable teams to focus on higher‑value activity by delivering scalable, reliable and compliant automation workflows. This high‑impact and specialist role will be instrumental in shaping our automation strategy, overseeing end‑to‑end RPA delivery and ensuring that automated solutions are robust, secure and aligned to business objectives. The RPA Development Manager will add value by translating operational challenges into automated solutions, driving continuous improvement, reducing manual effort, and ensuring measurable benefits across the organisation. What you’ll be doing: • Develop and deliver the RPA strategy and roadmap, including the governance and optimisation of both UiPath and Power Platform technologies and incorporating emerging automation capabilities to drive efficiencies across VWFS., • Lead, motivate, and support the RPA development team to ensure the effective implementation of new RPA processes that enable continuous improvement across the business., • Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including IT SLT and BoM members, by clearly communicating the vision, opportunities and business value of RPA, fostering shared understanding and commitment to automation adoption., • Work collaboratively with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and business stakeholders to maintain visibility of priorities and effectively manage RPA demand., • Ensure all automations are developed and delivered in line with agreed architectural principles, technical governance and the broader Application Strategy., • Provide technical oversight of bots and automated solutions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, reliability and compliance with operational requirements., • Collaborate with VWFS Headquarters and global subsidiaries on the delivery and release of changes, proactively managing dependencies, risks and constraints that may impact RPA platforms or integrated systems., • Lead the team in identifying, managing and resolving IT issues that may pose risks to stability or performance, including those arising from third‑party upgrades or platform changes. What you’ll bring: You’ll be a forward‑thinking and strategically minded automation leader, with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels. You’ll bring deep experience in RPA development and delivery, alongside the ability to shape an automation vision that drives meaningful business value. You’ll have a passion for designing robust, scalable automated solutions; a focus on efficiency, quality, continuous improvement and a delivery mindset that ensures RPA initiatives are executed with clarity, pace and strong governance. Essential experience & skills • Experience working with RPA technologies, specifically UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform., • Strong commercial IT experience with a solid understanding of programming concepts; ideally with hands‑on development experience in any coding language, preferably .NET., • A good understanding of development methodologies and the full development lifecycle, with experience of both PRINCE2 Waterfall and Agile approaches (including Scrum and Kanban)., • Demonstrable experience in business analysis, benefits realisation, and translating business needs into effective automated solutions., • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate a team to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team.

Your new company You will be joining a highly respected, industry-leading construction consultancy known for its consistent delivery of high-quality cost management and project advisory services. Operating across the UK, the organisation supports public and private sector clients on a diverse range of projects - from major residential developments and commercial refurbishments to cutting-edge education facilities. This consultancy has built an enviable reputation for technical excellence, repeat business, and a commitment to long-term partnerships. Their culture is shaped around collaboration, integrity, and ongoing professional development. As part of their strategic growth plan and continued success in securing new work, they are now seeking a commercially-astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This is an opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people - supporting industry qualifications, offering real flexibility, and providing the autonomy to grow your career in a way that suits you. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of projects across the residential, commercial, and education sectors. You will work closely with clients, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to provide expert cost management throughout all project stages. Your responsibilities will include: Core Responsibilities • Managing full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties, • Preparing detailed cost plans, feasibility studies, cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation, • Advising on procurement strategies and administering tender processes, • Negotiating with contractors and providing robust cost advice throughout all project phases, • Leading client presentations, progress meetings, and commercial reviews, • Monitoring project budgets, forecasting costs, tracking variations, and preparing valuations, • Conducting risk, value engineering, and life-cycle costing exercises, • Mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors within the team, • Contributing to the development of internal processes, standards, and service offerings, • Large-scale private and social residential developments, • Commercial offices, retail, mixed-use schemes, and refurbishment projects, • Substantial experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment, • A proven background in managing projects across residential, commercial, or education sectors, • Strong technical capability in cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships, • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently, • The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment, • MRICS status (or be working towards this with support available), • Tailored progression pathways to Associate level and beyond, • Full support with RICS chartership and ongoing CPD, • Competitive salary with annual performance reviews, • Generous holiday entitlement plus additional benefits, • Pension scheme and healthcare options, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking team, • A workplace that encourages innovation and career autonomy 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 JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you ready to step into the role of Service Manager, with responsibility for every aspect of a customer's after sales experience? Our service team builds and retains long-term relationships with customers over the total vehicle lifecycle and provides a seamless journey that is defined and led by the customer. As a Service Manager, you will play a crucial role, leading a service team of technicians, service advisors and other automotive service department employees, whilst maximising workshop profitability and customer satisfaction. The Role at a Glance: Service Manager Fort Kinnaird Excellent Salary Plus Competitive Benefits Package Full-Time | 40 hours per week Values / Culture: We aim to provide a secure environment while delivering excellent customer service through teamwork and a supportive, progressive workplace. Company: Eastern Western Motor Group is proud to be Scotland's leading privately owned dealer group and looks forward to serving its customers and communities now and in the future. About Us: For nearly a century, Eastern Western Motor Group has been a family-owned automotive leader, representing some of the world's most iconic brands across 45+ state-of-the-art UK locations. Since 1927, passion, trust and innovation have driven everything we do. At Eastern Western, you'll find genuine career progression across sales, service, technical and leadership roles, with opportunities to grow at every stage. Our people-first culture values collaboration, learning and ambition, supported by modern facilities designed to help you do your best work. This isn't just a job - it's your chance to be part of a respected legacy, shape the future of automotive retail, and build a career you're truly proud of. World's No.1 Automotive brand Welcomes You Toyota is a global leader in innovation, renowned for its reliability, pioneering hybrid technology and future-focused design. From everyday cars to performance and electrified models, Toyota offers one of the most diverse and trusted ranges in the industry. Working with Toyota means representing a brand that invests in its people, champions continuous improvement, and is shaping the future of mobility. It's more than a job — it's a career with purpose, progression and pride. The Service Manager Opportunity: We are all Brand Ambassadors and live and breathe the Toyota brand and values and are by nature passionate about the products and services that we offer. Joining us as a Service Manager offers you the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world's most prestigious companies, working alongside some of the industry's best talent. Toyota are the highest ranked Automotive Brand in the world and spend more on R&D than any other company, leading the way in Hybrid engine technology and innovation. We are constantly evolving, so there is always something new just around the corner! About You: • Exemplary customer relationship skills, you are committed to resolving and fielding customer concerns in an efficient and effective manner, • Friendly and professional, you inspire your team to ensure that every customer's experience is exceptional, • A thorough understanding of how a service department works, knowledge of business administration, experience of workshops and are knowledgeable in methods of quality assurance, staff selection, as well as staff development, • Commercially-minded, you are focused on results and profit margins for service and vehicle repairs, • Naturally confident with strong leadership and communication skills, • Excellent time management skills, you thrive in a busy, high-pressure environment, • A willingness to learn and keep up to date with product and technical information, • Passionate about the automotive industry, you want to work in the world's biggest manufacturer What's on Offer: • Enjoy your birthday off on us every year!, • Colleague Discount - We offer excellent discounts on new and used car purchases, parts and servicing across all our brands., • Industry leading training and development opportunities., • Generous Holiday Allowance - Your free time matters to us! We give all our employees up to 40 days annual leave each year., • Your Family Matters - As a family run Company, your family matters to us. We offer our employees a pension plan, death in service scheme and access to our staff saving club. We also offer free corporate passes for Five Sister Zoo, Almond Valley and many more local attractions!, • YourDiscounts is our retail discount partner. You can save hundreds of pounds on everything from holidays to your weekly shopping!, • Vehicle Introduction Bonus - Earn £100 by referring a friend or family member to purchase a car at one of our Dealerships., • Up to 5 study days off per annum, plus time off for any exams. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a respected, family-owned business that truly invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Join Eastern Western Motor Group and become part of a supportive, high-performing team where your ambition is encouraged and your success is recognised. Apply today and drive your career forward with a company built on heritage, innovation, and people-first values. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you interested in working on major projects of national significance? Would you like to work for one of the worlds leading multi-disciplinary consultancy businesses with a constantly expanding workload? Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced BIM coordinator to join our growing MEP team at Tetra Tech, based out of our city centre Manchester, Leeds or Edinburgh office, with the benefit of hybrid working, giving you flexibility around where and when you work. The role is to assist the MEP design team with the delivery of mechanical and electrical design solutions in the form of Revit models, AutoCAD drawings, and other digital deliverables. Working to the latest BIM standards/UK BIM Framework, you will be integral in ensuring the successful delivery of building services projects across a wide range of sectors, within both public and private domains, including defence, commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, and leisure. What youll be doing You support the rest of the design team in the preparation of clear and accurate drawings, models and associated deliverables. This will include: Coordination of MEP models to ensure the building services design could be installed without major rerouting. Setting up new Revit and CAD projects using our templates. Producing and amending models & drawings based on our engineers mark-ups. Producing schematics and linking these to model data. Ensuring files are stored in accordance with the companys QA procedures. Using built-in interference checking tools and other software solutions to QA check models. Liaising with our BIM Manager to ensure that industry and company specific standards are being maintained. Ensuring MEP models comply with project BIM requirements. What we are looking for You will have: Extensive working knowledge and experience of using Revit and AutoCAD software. Prior knowledge of MagiCAD, Navisworks and/or Solibri would also be beneficial. Experience of working as part of an MEP team, with good knowledge of how building services are installed. Experience of installation on site would be an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, being able to liaise confidently with our design engineers. The ability to work independently and to manage your own workload. You will be required to attain security clearance to SC level and able to work on both MOD and scientific sector projects also requiring security clearance. Why work for us? At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by /careers. Our culture at Tetra Tech encourages and embraces the differences that make each of us unique - we are hiring you for you, so be yourself! Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance. For more information on our company, please visit our website . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. JBRP1_UKTJ

My client, a bespoke MEP Design Consultancy based in Ellesmere Port, is searching for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team to work on mechanical and building services design for residential, commercial and industrial sectors. This is a hybrid role, offering varied projects spanning high-rise residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will join a supportive team and you will be training in mechanical HVAC design for building services. You will be trained by the team, liaise with clients to alleviate queries, complete and review technical work and visit sites across the region. You will be trained to complete; -Detailed HVAC and mechanical designs using AutoCAD and Revit. -Fire protection schemes and sprinkler system design. -Complete 2D and 3D models, perform heat load calculations, duct sizing, pipe sizing, and equipment selection using relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, IES, Open Buildings or Elite). • Prepare mechanical drawings, schematics, simulations, vertical transportation and technical specifications in accordance with building codes, sustainability goals, and project requirements. -Design to BIM level 2 in accordance with British Standards PAS 1192-5 -Collaborate with architects, plumbing, and structural engineers to ensure coordinated MEP layouts and avoid design clashes. • Attend internal and client meetings to review design issues/queries and align project objectives. You will be supported by experienced team members throughout. -Assist with site visits to monitor installation quality, verify compliance with original designs and highlight issues during construction. This role is from the office in Ellesmere Port 3 days a week (more if required for site visits, training projects or meetings). This exciting role offers training, career progression and the chance to be trained in HVAC mechanical design. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will be expected to have a BSc and/or an MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering and have a keen interest in mechanical and MEP design for building services. You will also be a confident individual who is comfortable liaising with design teams, contractors and clients and who is interested in sustainable builds and construction. As a Graduate Engineer, you will be keen to learn and develop design skills to complete detailed fire protection and HVAC designs across a wide range of sectors. Experience working for a UK based Consultancy completing HVAC designs is beneficial. You will be expected to work from the office 3 days a week for training purposes and have a valid UK driving licence to get to the office and sites. If this role is of interest to you, please contact Jordanna Morris at Aztrum Recruitment