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Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to be representing a growing and well-capitalised residential property operator in the appointment of a Regional Facilities Manager, overseeing a portfolio of assets across Luton, Cambridge, and Northamptonshire. This home-based position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the operational performance of a multi-site estate, ensuring buildings are maintained to a high standard while delivering safe, compliant, and efficient environments for residents and on-site teams. This role combines operational oversight with contractor and stakeholder management, with responsibility for planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and the ongoing performance of facilities services across the region. The Regional Facilities Manager will work closely with site-based teams and senior leadership to support service charge budgeting, lead or assist with FM tender processes, and drive continuous improvements in service delivery, asset performance, and customer experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Oversee the safe and efficient operation of a regional property portfolio, maintaining high standards of facilities management across all sites * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, statutory regulations, and internal policies across the estate * Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and fabric disciplines * Conduct regular site inspections to identify property issues, specify remedial works, and sign off completed projects * Manage and monitor FM service contracts, ensuring delivery against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards * Support tender processes for FM services including service specification, contractor evaluation, and mobilisation * Maintain accurate compliance records, asset registers, maintenance schedules, and statutory documentation * Provide operational oversight and guidance to site-based Facilities Assistants and support teams * Monitor contractor performance and ensure value for money across all facilities-related services * Support the preparation of service charge budgets and manage FM expenditure in line with approved financial parameters * Produce regular operational reports highlighting compliance status, risks, and opportunities for improvement * Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, contractors, and site teams to ensure consistent service delivery The successful candidate will bring experience delivering Facilities Management across a multi-site property portfolio, with a strong understanding of statutory compliance and maintenance coordination. Experience within residential or operational property environments would be beneficial, though candidates from comparable sectors will be considered. The role requires strong contractor management capability, clear communication skills, and sound commercial awareness when managing FM budgets or service charge expenditure. An IOSH qualification is essential, with NEBOSH and IWFM membership advantageous. If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.

Senior Procurement Business Partner Salary: £55,585 – £59,163 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid – expected to attend the office as required (once per week) Category: People including ASC, Children’s Social Care Management Responsibility: 1 Category Manager & 1 Procurement Officer Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: • Annual leave allowance of 25 days + statutory holidays, rising with length of service, • Generous family-friendly policies and practices, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) including life insurance, • Access to retail discounts and employee perks, • Hybrid working arrangement with the ability to work from home, • £250 one-off hybrid worker support payment, • Option to work abroad for up to a month per year About the Role: • The Procurement Team provides a strategic and professional service that ensures the organisation achieves value for money in sourcing third-party goods, works, and services. The team also manages procurement risks, drives best practice, and ensures compliance with organisational policies and procurement regulations, • We are seeking a Senior Procurement Business Partner to lead the delivery of high-risk and strategically important procurements across the organisation. This is a senior, visible role, working closely with senior leaders to shape procurement strategy, influence decision-making, and provide trusted commercial advice, • You will act as a key business partner, providing insight, challenge, and support to ensure that procurement activity is compliant, efficient, and aligned to corporate priorities. You will play an integral role in embedding the new Procurement Act 2023, ensuring practices are modern, transparent, and outcome-focused Key Responsibilities: • Lead complex, high-value procurement projects from business case to contract award, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance, • Provide strategic commercial advice to senior leaders and elected members, • Partner with directorates as a “critical friend” to review procurement pipelines, challenge strategies, and identify improvement opportunities, • Support development and implementation of overarching procurement strategy, policies, and procedures, • Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including needs analysis, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, and award, • Champion best practice, coaching and mentoring colleagues to build commercial capability, • Lead market analysis and engagement to identify innovation, value, and supplier resilience opportunities, • Promote social value, sustainability, and environmental considerations in procurement activity, • Ensure governance, probity, and transparency, maintaining robust controls and audit trails, • Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering continuous improvement and innovation Requirements: • CIPS Level 6 qualified with substantial experience leading complex procurements in a regulated public sector environment, • Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, PCR 2015, and the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), • Proven track record delivering strategic commercial outcomes and managing risk in large, multi-year contracts, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior leaders, • Experience developing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to translate data and market intelligence into actionable insight, • Resilient, proactive, and able to deliver in a politically sensitive environment If this is a role that you are interested in supporting please do apply.

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer to take a lead role in the selection, preparation, and delivery of quotations for bespoke, large-scale pumping equipment. This position requires ensuring proposals are delivered on time, at the required margin, while providing high-level technical support and contributing to commercial decision-making. You will manage complex client requests and work effectively under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities • Lead the selection of bespoke pumping equipment based on customer specifications using advanced pump selection software and technical data., • Take ownership of preparing and delivering accurate, detailed, and commercially viable quotations for large-scale pumping systems., • Ensure all proposals align with customer requirements, company objectives, and business KPIs., • Provide technical expertise throughout the quotation process, producing system curves, calculating pipe friction losses, and maintaining technical integrity., • Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are translated into feasible, cost-effective solutions., • Support the Commercial Manager in pricing, margin, and project scope decisions., • Utilize pump selection software and in-house tools to deliver optimal technical solutions efficiently., • Maintain strong customer relationships and provide technical support during enquiry and quotation stages., • Ensure internal data recording systems and costings are kept up to date., • Provide ongoing technical support to colleagues across the business, ensuring clear communication and resolution of technical challenges. Qualifications & Experience Required • HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with expertise in large bespoke pump systems and fluid dynamics., • Extensive experience in pump selection, performance analysis, and system curve generation., • Strong experience preparing and delivering quotations for custom-engineered pumps, focusing on large-scale, complex systems., • Familiarity with commercial terms, conditions, and managing financial aspects of proposals., • Experience in wastewater or similar industries, with knowledge of relevant standards and regulations., • Proven experience working within an ISO quality system and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics., • Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office, with excellent attention to detail in technical and commercial documentation. Skills & Knowledge Required • Strong technical and commercial awareness to confidently handle large, complex quotations., • Exceptional analytical skills to assess customer requirements and translate them into feasible technical solutions., • Excellent communication skills to present technical proposals clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Customer-focused, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships., • Strong attention to detail for accurate quotations, system curves, and technical documentation., • Ability to work to tight deadlines, managing multiple quotations and customer enquiries effectively., • Proficiency in pump selection software and relevant technical tools. Why Join Us? Join Bedford Pumps Ltd and contribute to bespoke, high-capacity pumping solutions that protect communities and critical infrastructure. Work alongside a skilled, innovative team in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes real-world engineering outcomes.

Head of Project Management Bedford | £65k–£75k I’m working with a highly specialised engineering and R&D organisation at a pivotal stage of growth. They are now looking to hire a Head of Project Management, a role that will take ownership of delivery across the business and build a best-in-class PM function from the ground up. This is not a “maintain the status quo” role. 👉 This is about bringing structure, clarity and performance into a complex, technical environment 👉 Leading and developing a team of Project Managers 👉 And shaping how projects are delivered across the organisation 💡 What you’ll be doing • Leading and developing a team of Project Managers, • Owning delivery performance across a portfolio of complex engineering programmes, • Building and embedding project governance, processes and reporting frameworks, • Working closely with engineering, commercial and leadership teams, • Acting as the key escalation point for delivery challenges, • Driving consistency, accountability and continuous improvement 🔍 What they’re looking for • Proven experience leading complex engineering or R&D programmes, • Experience managing or mentoring Project Managers, • Strong background in building or improving PM processes and governance, • Comfortable operating in technically complex environments, • Strong stakeholder management, able to challenge and influence at all levels, • A “builder” mindset, someone who can create structure where it doesn’t yet exist 🎯 Why this role stands out • Opportunity to shape and own a PM function, • Work on high-value, technically complex projects, • Exposure to global, high-profile customers, • Join a business investing in growth and capability, • Real influence at leadership level 💰 Salary: £65k–£75k 📍 Bedford (predominantly on-site) 🔐 Security clearance eligibility required If you’re currently operating as a Senior Programme Manager, Head of PM, or PMO Lead and are looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact I’d be keen to speak.

Site Manager Houghton Conquest, Bedford, South Midlands region, MK45 3JP Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Site Manager based at our development in Houghton Conquest, near Bedford, in our South Midlands region who will play a key role in ensuring that all aspects of the development are delivered to meet specified financial, quality, construction and safety targets and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure all labour on site including direct and sub-contract carry out their activities in accordance with the build programme., • Ensure all site activities, direct labour and sub-contract packages are carried out in strict accordance with the ‘Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan’., • Ensure, in liaison with the Commercial department, that all orders for materials, services and sub-contractors are in place and called off as required., • Together with Contracts Manager, maintain communication with Senior Directors REQUIREMENTS: • Previous experience in a Site Manager / Senior Site Manager role within housebuilding, • NVQ construction, Level 4 or above, or qualified by experience, • Drive and ambition to win internal and external awards, e.g. NHBC, SH&E awards, Considerate Contractor, • Able to oversee a site team WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive basic salary, • 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off, • Opportunity to earn 25% bonus, • Company car, or £5k car allowance

Commercial Finance Manager - Cranfield Are you ready to lead the charge in financial strategy and reporting? Join us at our vibrant Cranfield Support Office as a Commercial Finance Manager, where your insights will shape the future of our business. Did you know Tenpin is not just about Bowling...? We are about all thing's entertainment! Arcade Machines, Pool Tables, Cocktails, Pizza's, and Burgers! Oh! and not forgetting our Karaoke Rooms and Escape Rooms. We have something for everyone to enjoy, whatever the occasion. A career at Tenpin is like no other. Build Your Future. The opportunities are endless, and the benefits are pretty cool too! The Role As a Commercial Finance Manager, where you'll deliver crucial financial and non-financial reports to senior stakeholders. Your curiosity and commercial insight will drive rapid, impactful improvements. You will be producing and delivering weekly trading reports, developing dashboard reporting to enhance financial insights, overseeing internal financial reporting systems for accuracy and efficiency. You will also manage key revenue streams and gross margins, handling commercial queries, supporting high-level forecasts and annual budgeting, explaining financial models, Present trading updates to shareholders and working with operations and regional managers on P&L reviews to identify growth opportunities. Skills You Need • Commercially curious and intellectual., • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills., • Experience and ability to present to key stakeholders clearly and confidently., • Qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA with ideally 3-4 years post qualified experience., • 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption leave, • Enhanced pension contribution - 5% joint contribution, • Discretionary Bonus Scheme, • Tenpin Treats - Retailer discounts, Smart Tech and Best Doctors, • Free Bowling, • Medicash, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free counselling, • Life assurance (4x annual salary) Looking for career development? Tenpin is the place to start. We value great people and offer opportunities for advancement, with many of our managers having started as Team Members. What Happens Next? Ready to grow your career with us? Click apply and complete our quick 2-minute application.

Senior Project Manager As a Project Manager/Leader at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll be free to innovate, to take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our goals. Come, work in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and deliver on your potential. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Programme Director, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across Telent's key sectors, including Telecommunications, Emergency Services, and Critical National Infrastructure. This role ensures that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement This is a hybrid working role, which will allow you to work from home with the expectation to travel to customer sites when required, and travel to an office from time to time for collaborative working. What you'll do: • Developing the overall project delivery and reporting processes to ensure delivery of assigned projects meet relevant standards and timeframes., • Acting as the customer interface for Telent on any allocated project., • The financial performance and reporting of all projects to both Telent and Customer stakeholders, • Providing detailed and regular project reviews, reports and KPI's for both telent and client review., • The contractual Quality and Health & Safety for all projects, • Providing leadership and direction for the Project team, • Planning and ensuring the correct resource is booked and available to deliver the project (internal and external)., • Subcontract selection and management., • Ensuring material orders are placed on time and within the agreed budget, • Undertaking regular Site Safety Inspections on project portfolio to promote a positive Health and Safety culture. You are an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex technology projects on time and within budget. With strong expertise in IT infrastructure and digital transformation, you drive projects to successful outcomes with efficiency, quality, and impact. Key Requirements: • Proven ability to lead and deliver large, complex programmes to time, cost, and quality targets., • Excellent financial and commercial experience of managing multi-million-pound business critical programmes, • Demonstrable leadership and people management skills, driving high performance and positive team culture., • Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment., • Sound understanding of rail standards, regulatory requirements, and operational processes (desirable)., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: • Car Allowance, • 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually, • Company pension scheme, • A range of family friendly policies, • Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Location: Norwich (Lodging allowance if required) Contract: Permanent We're recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major highways infrastructure project in Norfolk, forming part of a nationally significant development programme. This is a high-profile opportunity to take a senior commercial role on a complex infrastructure scheme, working for a leading principal contractor with a strong order book and long-term pipeline of work. You'll play a key role in commercial administration, reporting, and performance management while contributing directly to the successful delivery of the project. The Role Working closely with your line manager and the wider project team, you'll take ownership of core commercial activities and provide leadership across subcontract and client interfaces. Key responsibilities include: ·Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment at all times ·Producing, negotiating and agreeing subcontract documentation, including terms, pricing and programmes ·Managing subcontract packages, including interim valuations, variations and change control ·Issuing all required commercial notices to the Client and subcontractors in line with contract requirements ·Managing change efficiently, including preparation and agreement of Compensation Event Quotations ·Producing, submitting and agreeing monthly appl...

Commercial Manager – Builders Merchant Bedford | £40,000 Basic + Bonus We're looking for a commercially driven Manager to take ownership of a £10m+ budget and full P&L responsibility within a growing builders merchant business based in Bedford. This role is focused on driving margin, negotiating with suppliers, and strengthening commercial partnerships to ensure the business remains competitive while delivering profitable growth. Key Responsibilities • Full P&L responsibility for a £10m+ budget, • Negotiating pricing, rebates, and commercial terms with suppliers, • Managing and developing supplier relationships, • Buying and procurement of building materials, • Identifying opportunities to increase margin and reduce costs, • Managing and developing a team, • Background within a builders merchant, building materials supplier, or construction supply business, • Experience in roles such as Branch Manager, Procurement, Purchasing, Commercial or Operations with budget responsibility, • Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial terms, • Strong commercial mindset with experience managing budgets £10m+, • Experience managing and developing a team, • £40,000 basic salary, • Performance-based bonus, • Based in Bedford Thanks for applying for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment Leeds on 0113 866 2042 / JBRP1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will initially report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with daily leadership and support provided by the Team Leader. Working across Civil and Defence business lines and based at our Luton site, occasional travel to visit equipment suppliers will be required. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within current programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton. Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKNs Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, including the APQP Core Tools. Develop, document and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications Create and update engineering documentation to maintain configuration control and help manage point of introduction activities, first article inspection and customer approval Lead structured improvement activities to reduce process driven scrap and rework Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems Establish & improve production process controls Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry 6Sigma Greenbelt qualification Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D Desirable: Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials Specification interpretation experience We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in your approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. xrnqpay We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager The company is seeking a strong, technically minded Product & Pricing Manager / Commercial Manager / Product Manager to own and optimise its product portfolio and pricing strategy. This role is ideal for a commercial pricing professional from the automotive aftermarket or a similar technical B2B environment. Working closely with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers, you will shape pricing models, manage product data, support tenders and quotations, and drive margin improvement across multiple product families and customer groups. Ideal Location - Northampton | Hybrid Basic Salary Circa £55,000 + bonus + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (32 days total) + Pension + Hybrid working + Clear career progression Key Focus Areas: Ownership of product range, pricing models, and margin frameworks Technical pricing for aftermarket, OEM, fleet, and distributor customers Commercial and cost analysis, including supplier pricing and landed costs Product performance analysis, SKU rationalisation, and new product introduction Market and competitor pricing analysis (UK, EU, international) Cross-functional support for Sales, Purchasing, and OperationsWhat We're Looking For: Proven experience as a technical pricing or commercial manager, ideally within the automotive aftermarket (or similar engineered / heavy-duty sectors) Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills Experience managing product data, supplier pricing, and commercial models Confident communicator able to influence across commercial and technical teams Detail-driven, commercially curious, and comfortable operating independentlyTo register your interest: please contact Robert Cox, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd, on (phone number removed), or email your CV JOB REF: 4321RC Product & Pricing Manager Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship

An established and highly respected player in the electrical wholesale sector is looking for a proactive Regional Sales Manager to fast-track into a key leadership position. You'll join a successful group known for its consistent growth, excellent service, and commitment to building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees alike. Role Responsibilities As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You'll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will also complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations and leadership. All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Mentor and motivate your team to achieve high performanceRequirements To be successful in this role, you should have: Proven sales experience (ideally in electrical wholesale/manufacturing or a related sector) Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills A confident, entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to lead A natural ability to build rapport, lead teams, and drive business performanceRewards As a Regional Sales Manager, you will receive: A starting salary between £45,000 - £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Uncapped bonus linked to your performance A package including a car, mobile and laptop Optional membership of the company pension scheme A clear, structured career progression path into senior managementThink you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more

Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator - Bedford We are currently working with a well established and growing construction business delivering projects across commercial interiors, fit-out, refurbishment and M&E services. Due to continued growth they are now looking to bring in a Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator to support their pre-construction and tendering function. This role would suit an experienced estimator looking to step up into a broader pre-con role, or someone already operating in pre-construction within a commercial construction environment. The Role You will be responsible for managing the pre-construction phase of projects from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring accurate pricing, planning and coordination. Key responsibilities include: Preparing estimates and tender submissions for projects up to £3m Producing take-offs from drawings including labour and materials Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing Reviewing project documentation and identifying risks or gaps Supporting tender reviews, site visits and handover processes Working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth project delivery About You Previous experience as an Estimator within commercial construction Ideally exposure to fit-out, interiors or refurbishment projects Understanding of full tender process and pricing strategy Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness Good communication and organisational skills IT literate (Excel and estimating systems) What’s on Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Company vehicle Private healthcare (post probation) Pension Clear progression into a more senior pre-construction role If you’re looking to join a growing business where you can develop and take ownership of projects, we’d like to hear from you

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with exposure to the utilities markets, specifically water metering and monitoring solutions? We partner with some of the biggest players in the utilities sector and we need to add to our sales team due to ongoing company growth. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 BENEFITS: · Bonus · Car Allowance · Pension · Life assurance · 25 Days Holiday & Public Holidays LOCATION: An office / home based role. Our office is in Central Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you’ll join our UK Sales and Service team, working closely with global colleagues to deliver best-in-class solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. As our Business Development Manager, you will: · Drive new business opportunities within the utility water and waste water sector and associated Tier 1/2 contractors, industrial clients, building services contractors and consultants. · Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to order closure and contract negotiation. · Drive new business generation while building on existing client relationships. · Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing product demonstrations, application advice, and solution recommendations. · Conduct market analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for revenue growth. · Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with key accounts, partners, and distributors. · Represent our brand at conferences, exhibitions, and industry events, becoming a respected industry voice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water We’re looking for a dynamic and accomplished Business Development Manager, ideally with proven experience in the water, utilities, or instrumentation sectors. You’ll be comfortable influencing at a senior level and driving both people and commercial success. Ultimately, you’ll be a relationship manager, someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown accounts but also how you have influenced individuals. You will ideally have: · A proven track record of commercial success within a sales / people leadership role in the water industry or something closely aligned. You may be from a utility background or flow surveys, metering, wastewater, heat metering, sewerage etc. · The experience, gravitas, and presence to drive sales where you are the face of the business. · Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. THE COMPANY: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss based, family-owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales / Service office is based in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Metering, Utilities, Heat Metering, Dosing, Wastewater, Water, Water Treatment, Water management, Sewerage, Sewage, Test & Measurement, Drainage, Flow, Leakage, M&E. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18401, Wallace Hind Selection

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Bedford-Based Contractor – £17m New Build – Watford Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + package + travel to site A growing Bedford-based main contractor is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years’ experience to join its Eastern Region commercial team. The business delivers projects across commercial offices, hospitality, hotels, student accommodation and residential sectors, with group turnover approaching £200m and a strong pipeline of secured work. Location & Contractor Base The contractor is headquartered in Bedford, making this role ideal for candidates living in Bedfordshire or the surrounding areas who are happy to travel to the initial project in Watford. Future schemes will include work across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the wider region. Project Overview – £17m New Build, Watford You will join an established site team, including a Senior QS, on a live £17m new build hotel scheme. The project runs until January next year, giving you immediate exposure to a high‑value, complex new build project and the opportunity to take ownership of defined commercial packages. Key Responsibilities * Supporting all commercial duties on a £17m new build project * Assisting with procurement, tendering, cost control, valuations and variations * Preparing and maintaining accurate commercial documentation and reports * Managing multiple subcontract packages with increasing autonomy * Liaising with subcontractors, issuing enquiries and supporting negotiation * Working closely with the Senior QS, Project Manager and wider site team * Contributing to forecasting, risk management and financial control * Providing wider commercial support across the region as required Candidate Requirements * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role * HNC Building or above in a construction‑related discipline * Strong understanding of commercial processes, measurement and reporting * Confident managing multiple subcontract packages * Based within reach of Bedford / Bedfordshire / Milton Keynes / Buckinghamshire * Backgrounds considered: * Main contractor with JCT experience (ideal) * Subcontractor backgrounds also considered: Groundworks & RC Frames, Drylining, M&E * Ambitious AQS candidates seeking progression are strongly encouraged to apply What You’ll Gain * Hands‑on experience on a flagship £17m new build project in Watford * A strong pipeline of secured work, including a major Stevenage scheme * Long‑term stability within a growing Bedford‑based contractor * Exposure to diverse sectors and complex project types * Clear progression within a commercially strong regional team * Mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor SEO Keywords Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, AQS, QS, Project Quantity Surveyor, Construction, Main Contractor, New Build, Fit Out, Commercial Projects, Residential Projects, Watford, Hertfordshire, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Cost Management, Procurement, Valuations, Variations, Construction Jobs, Assistant Quantity Surveyor Jobs, QS Jobs Bedfordshire

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