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Senior Manager – Cyber Advisory Location: Birmingham (City Centre) The Role We're looking for Senior Managers ready to take on ownership of a practice and lead by example with a newly-forming Cyber Advisory team in Birmingham. As a Senior Manager, your focus shifts from 'doing' to leading and growing. You will oversee a portfolio of engagements, ensuring commercial profitability and strategic alignment. You will be a key deputy to the Partners, helping to shape the Birmingham practice's methodology and market presence. Key Responsibilities • Portfolio Management: Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring high-margin delivery and managing senior stakeholder expectations (CFO/CIO/CISO)., • Business Development: Lead the scoping and proposal process for new Midlands-based opportunities; you are expected to identify add-on value for existing clients., • Strategic Input: Help refine our service offerings, such as Incident Response readiness, Cloud Security Governance, or Privacy/GDPR advisory., • People Leadership: Take formal responsibility for the career development, performance management, and recruitment of the regional advisory team. Candidate Profile • 7–10+ years of experience in Cyber Advisory, with a proven track record of managing large-scale consulting engagements., • Commercial acumen—comfortable managing project budgets, utilization rates, and business development targets., • Expert-level understanding of the cyber threat landscape and the ability to speak fluently to both technical teams and non-technical Boards., • Significant experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services firm

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED ON A PERMANENT BASIS IN WEST MIDLANDS FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertake projects in various sectors including specialising in Education Schemes currently. As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure the safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification and budget. Key Responsibilities: • Managing and maintaining the highest standards of safety, • Contributing to the value engineering and build-ability of the project, • Agreement of programmes and methods of construction with Planners and other appropriate production personnel, • Marshalling of resources for the overall control and execution of the works including the selection of sub-contractors to carry out the works, • Ensuring that key dates, resource requirements, production rates, overhead targets etc., are established, monitored and controlled, • Managing multi disciplinary teams, • Cost Control, • Establishing and maintaining commercial and financial control systems, procedures and standards which will meet the contractual requirements of the projects Experience and Qualifications: • You will ideally have experience of working within the Construction industry, specifically on Design and Build., • A proven track of success of delivering projects as a Senior Project Manager Up to £30m, • You will have experience of working for a main contractor as a Senior Project Manager., • Good communication verbally and in written form., • Hold current CSCS, SMSTS and first aid certification, • Present a clean and tidy site and have a good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high score If you are a Senior Project Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.

Senior Chartered Building Surveyor – Birmingham | £55,000 – £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working Hunter Dunning is working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor in London. This role sits within the Surveying & Project Management sector, delivering commercial Building Surveying services across the UK. You will lead instructions from inception to completion, combining professional services and project delivery across the commercial property market. Your Experience • Degree in Building Surveying or related discipline, • MRICS qualified, • Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience within a consultancy environment, • Commercial Building Surveying services including dilapidations, Technical Due Diligence and contract administration, • Experience acting as Project Manager or Employer’s Agent, • Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, • Experience managing and administering contracts across residential and/or commercial projects. What You’ll Get • £55,000 – £65,000 DOE, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements, • 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas shutdown, • Private healthcare, • Ongoing CPD and structured professional development, • Supportive team environment with clear progression pathways. To apply, contact Hunter Dunning with your CV for further details.

WM5G – Project Manager Job Description – Project Manager Reports to – Director – Adoption Function – Project Management and Delivery Support Location – Office-based in Birmingham (hybrid working) Purpose To manage project delivery to time, cost and quality, utilising and managing the appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle in line with strategic business objectives /priorities / plan. The role will support WM5G’s portfolio of publicly funded programmes, flexing across projects as new funding and delivery opportunities are secured, and ensuring full compliance with governance and assurance requirements. Accountabilities • Provide project management support to allocated projects, • Ensure project management best practice is identified and utilised through project delivery, • Manage the delivery of allocated projects such that they are delivered in accordance with specified requirements defined within the approved project control documents and/or funding requirements, • Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project/s, • Provide regular progress and management reporting, • Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time and to the required standard, • Implement any necessary changes throughout the process, • Manage the approved project budget and forecast and monitor the budget throughout the project lifecycle, • Ensure delivery of the project through partnership working and best practice, ensuring that commitments are met and that expectations are exceeded, • Prepare regular project documentation in timely, accurate and cohesive manner, providing visibility to senior management of project progress, • Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate Additional responsibilities · Ensure compliance with funder assurance, monitoring and audit requirements (e.g. DSIT, UKRI, Innovate UK or local authority frameworks) • Maintain project artefacts including delivery plans, risk and issue logs, dependency logs, benefits tracking and change control documentation, • Support benefits realisation and impact reporting, ensuring outputs and outcomes are evidenced and tracked, • Coordinate delivery across consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors, managing dependencies and risks, • Escalate issues and risks through agreed governance routes and support corrective action where delivery is at risk Ways of Working • Operate in line with WM5G’s Project Management Office (PMO) standards and tools, • Maintain an evidence-led, audit-ready approach to delivery, • Work collaboratively across technical, policy, commercial and public sector contexts Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally in multi-partner or consortium environments, • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and change control, • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, • Experience delivering projects in publicly funded, regulated or assurance-led environments, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities, • Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with external partners and delivery organisations, • High attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to delivery Desirable Experience & Skills • Experience working with or reporting to government departments, local authorities or arm’s-length bodies, • Familiarity with DSIT / UKRI / Innovate UK or similar funding and monitoring frameworks, • Experience supporting benefits realisation or impact evaluation, • Experience working within or alongside a formal PMO function, • Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent) Personal Attributes • Highly organised and outcome-focused, • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous delivery environments, • Collaborative and confident working across disciplines and sectors, • Proactive, with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required, • Strong commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds | Hybrid 1 day a month in the office A leading national law firm is seeking a highly organised, proactive Business Operations Manager to support one of its major legal departments and play a central role in driving operational excellence, consistency and performance across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, award‑winning law firm recognised for its work across commercial, corporate, regulatory, employment, litigation and advisory services. With a strong national footprint and a reputation for excellence, the firm continues to grow year on year and is investing heavily in its people, infrastructure and future strategy. The Role As a Business Operations Manager (BOM), you will provide essential operational management support to Department Heads and partners, ensuring the smooth running of a busy national legal department. You’ll act as a trusted adviser, project manager and connector, helping to drive improvements, embed best practice and support the delivery of departmental objectives. You will support either the Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory department or the Employment, Pensions & Immigration department. Key Responsibilities • Coordinating partner and fee earner meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking, • Running bi‑monthly operational meetings with other Business Operations Managers, • Maintaining annual departmental management trackers and key deadlines, • Project managing departmental initiatives and maintaining action registers, • Supporting updates to departmental business plans and coordinating partner actions, • Planning and delivering departmental away days, • Managing IT kit approval processes, • Maintaining central filing of financial information for Department Heads, • Assisting with budgeting, data collation and spreadsheet preparation, • Reviewing utilisation data and providing weekly summaries, • Monitoring KPIs and liaising with Finance on aged lock‑up, • Streamlining write‑off processes and monitoring leakage, • Supporting the Best Practice Partner and Department Head on risk and compliance, • Tracking performance against risk and best practice objectives, • Liaising with the Risk & Best Practice team and coordinating audit requirements, • Working with BD & Marketing on assessments, reports and team plans, • Coordinating directory submissions and ensuring CVs and profiles are up to date, • Maintaining departmental marketing databases for tenders, • Scheduling internal training and managing external training requests and budgets, • Providing administrative support for recruitment processes, • Coordinating appraisals, objectives, promotions and pay review cycles, • Managing the departmental holiday approval process, • Identifying transformation opportunities and supporting project work, • Managing departmental HighQ sites What You’ll Bring • Significant experience in a similar operational role, or as a senior PA/management assistant at board level., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion., • Strong influencing skills and confidence in challenging conversations., • Solid understanding of financial processes and reporting., • Project management experience., • High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset., • Ability to collaborate effectively with peers across multiple offices., • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK offices.

Job Title Contracts Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton (national travel as required) Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The Contracts Manager for our Multi-Utilities division is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple live projects from pre-construction through to final account. The Contracts Manager will lead operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Acting as a key link between site teams, commercial departments, subcontractors and clients, the Contracts Manager plays a vital role in driving performance and maintaining strong working relationships across all stakeholders. Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate the safe delivery of multiple live civil engineering, utility and infrastructure projects, • Monitor progress against programmes and take corrective action where required, • Manage Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to ensure labour, plant and materials are effectively destroyed, • Ensure works are completed in line with approved RAMS, permits, client procedures and company standards, • Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams regarding progress and priorities, • Resolve technical, logistical and resource issues across active projects, • Monitor quality, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping standards, • Oversee subcontractor attendance, productivity and performance, • Ensure accurate reporting, site records and project documentation are maintained, • Attend planning meetings, progress meetings and client reviews, • Review look-ahead programmes and critical path activities, • Reallocate resources to meet changing business priorities and deadlines, • Work closely with commercial teams on budgets, variations, applications and forecasts, • Carry out regular site visits, inspections and management reviews, • Escalate major commercial, operational or programme risks to senior leadership, • Support mobilisation of newly awarded contracts and final account close out, • Mentor operational staff and support succession planning and team development Personal Qualities • Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate teams, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset, • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively, • Decisive problem solver with a proactive approach, • High standards for safety, quality and operational performance, • Flexible and willing to travel nationally as required Technical Skills & Experience • Previous experience in a Contracts Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Project Manager role, • Proven background in civil engineering, utilities infrastructure or multi-utility project deliver, • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, • Strong commercial awareness including CVRs, forecasting, variations and change management, • Good working knowledge of NEC, JCT or bespoke client contract environments, • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, programmes and technical drawings, • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and planning software such as MS Projects or Primavera Qualifications & Training • HNC / HND Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar, • SMSTS, • CSCS Black Card, • First Aid at Work, • Full UK Driving Licence, • NRSWA Supervisor (desirable), • EUSR SHEA Water / Gas / Power (desirable) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.

Job Title: Legal Project Manager – Strategic Delivery Location: Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh / Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Firm We are partnering with a top-tier international law firm with a market-leading reputation for advising major corporates, financial institutions, public sector bodies and high-growth businesses on complex, high-value matters. As part of continued investment in legal operations, client delivery and strategic transformation, the firm is seeking to appoint a Legal Project Manager – Strategic Delivery to support the execution of key client mandates and firmwide strategic initiatives. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious Legal Project Manager who wants to operate at the centre of strategy, delivery excellence and innovation within a modern, forward-thinking law firm. The Opportunity This role goes beyond traditional matter management. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners, Heads of Practice, senior stakeholders and business services leaders to drive the successful delivery of strategic legal matters, cross-functional programmes and client-facing transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for translating strategic objectives into clear delivery plans, improving how legal work is scoped and executed, enhancing profitability, and embedding best-in-class project management disciplines across complex engagements. The position can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh or Birmingham, with hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities Strategic Programme & Matter Delivery • Lead project management activity across complex legal matters, panel appointments and strategic client programmes., • Convert high-level objectives into structured project plans, milestones, governance and deliverables., • Drive delivery excellence across timelines, budgets, resourcing and risk management., • Ensure matters are delivered efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service standards. Stakeholder Management • Partner with senior lawyers, Partners and business leaders to shape delivery strategy., • Act as a trusted advisor to fee earners on project planning, scoping and execution., • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Finance, BD, Risk, Technology and Knowledge., • Provide clear reporting and updates to senior stakeholders. Process Improvement & Innovation • Identify opportunities to improve delivery models, workflows and matter profitability., • Introduce project management best practice, automation opportunities and smarter ways of working., • Support the rollout of legal operations and transformation initiatives across the firm., • Drive continuous improvement culture across legal teams. Commercial & Client Focus • Support pricing, budgeting and resource planning on strategic matters., • Monitor financial performance, scope changes and delivery risks., • Enhance the client experience through structured communication and proactive delivery management., • Contribute to panel pitches and strategic client retention initiatives where required. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience as a Legal Project Manager, Programme Manager or PMO Lead within a law firm or professional services environment., • Strong understanding of legal matter lifecycle, client delivery and law firm economics., • Experience managing complex, high-value programmes or strategic client workstreams., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with credibility at Partner and leadership level., • Commercially minded with experience around budgets, profitability and resourcing., • Process improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma / Agile beneficial)., • Strong communication, organisation and influencing capability., • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-performing environments. Why Join? • Join a top-tier law firm investing heavily in strategy, transformation and client delivery excellence., • High-visibility role with direct exposure to Partners and senior leadership., • Opportunity to shape how legal services are delivered in a modern firm., • Genuine career progression within a growing legal operations function., • Hybrid working and multiple UK office location options. Location This role can be based in: • Manchester, • Leeds, • Edinburgh Apply If you are a commercially minded Legal Project Manager looking for a strategic, high-impact opportunity within a top-tier law firm, we would be delighted to speak with you in confidence.

Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

A rare opportunity to lead one of Birmingham’s most distinctive and high-profile estates! A client-side opportunity has arisen for a senior Estate Manager to take strategic leadership of a landmark mixed-use destination in Birmingham — located within one of the UK’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving creative districts. This is not a conventional asset. It is a complex, high-footfall estate with a strong identity, diverse occupier mix, and a reputation as a destination in its own right. It requires a commercially astute leader who can balance operational excellence with long-term placemaking, stakeholder alignment and asset performance. The Opportunity You will hold full strategic and operational accountability for the estate, acting as the key interface between ownership, occupiers and delivery partners. This is a role that goes beyond management — it is about shaping the ongoing evolution, commercial performance and positioning of a destination. You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary on-site team, while driving best-in-class service delivery across all operational functions. At the same time, you will work closely with the client to influence strategy, enhance value and ensure the estate continues to outperform. Key Responsibilities • Strategic leadership of a large-scale, mixed-use estate with a strong destination focus, • Full accountability for operational performance, commercial outcomes and occupier experience, • Leading and developing an on-site team, including an Operations Manager and service partner ecosystem, • Building and maintaining senior stakeholder relationships across client, occupiers and the wider community, • Driving asset performance through proactive commercial thinking and continuous improvement, • Oversight of service charge, budgeting and financial performance aligned to business objectives, • Contributing to the longer-term vision, positioning and evolution of the estate The Individual You will be an established Estate or Centre Manager with experience leading complex, high-profile assets — likely within retail-led or mixed-use environments. Crucially, you will bring: • A strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence asset performance, • Credibility operating at senior stakeholder level, • A leadership style that inspires teams and elevates standards, • Confidence navigating environments that are dynamic, fast-paced and occasionally challenging Why This Role? • Strategic ownership of a landmark, culturally significant estate, • The opportunity to shape and evolve a destination, not just manage it, • A platform to work closely with a highly engaged client on a high-profile asset, • A genuinely senior role with visibility, influence and impact Salary: Up to £100,000 + package

Category Manager (Sourcing) | Public Sector | £45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid | Northampton/Leicester (Multiple positions available) We are partnering with a nationally recognised public sector infrastructure organisation to appoint multiple Category Managers. This organisation is backed by a government-approved, multi-billion-pound investment programme running through to 2029. You will be joining a well-established Commercial and Procurement team operating at genuine scale, managing procurement across some of the most complex, high-value categories within public sector procurement. If you have a strong public sector sourcing background and want to lead complex, over-threshold tendering at scale, this is where you want to be. High value. High visibility. Real ownership. What makes this different • Salary – £45,000 – £55,000, • Pension – Defined benefit pension scheme, • Annual leave – 28 days plus statutory days, with buy/sell flexibility, • Travel subsidy – 75% subsidy on train travel, • Flexible & Hybrid working – 3 days in the office (Multiple Office Set-up), • Growth – Multiple positions available within an expanding procurement function, • CIPS Training Funded What you'll be doing • Leading end-to-end, over-threshold sourcing projects in a reclassified procurement environment, • Developing and delivering sourcing strategies and full tender documentation, • Conducting pre-market engagement and complex commercial evaluations, • Negotiating with suppliers and driving demonstrable savings delivery, • Partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple internal functions, • Applying knowledge of contract law and financial management to complex sourcing challenges, • Contributing to continuous improvement and category strategy development What they need • Public sector procurement experience (essential), • Recent, demonstrable over-threshold tendering experience outside of a framework (essential), • Strong working knowledge of regulated procurement (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023), • Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capability at a senior level, • Based 90 minutes from Milton Keynes (Willing to travel to MK 1 day a week) If you have a strong track record in regulated public sector procurement and want to take ownership of high-value sourcing programmes, contact Omar at with your CV or apply via the link below. Keywords: procurement manager, sourcing manager, category manager, public sector procurement, PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023, over threshold, Birmingham, reclassified procurement, contract management, stakeholder management

Commissioning Manager | Luxury Elderly Nursing, Dementia & Residential Care Home Salary £70,000 - £85,000 per annum Location Wolverhampton Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and creating a positive impact from day one? We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new luxury care home near Wolverhampton, offering specialist nursing, dementia, and residential care. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new service, recruit and develop a dedicated team, and ensure the home delivers the highest standards of care. Key Responsibilities • Commission and operationally lead the new service, covering nursing, dementia, and residential care., • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing staff team to deliver outstanding care., • Ensure CQC readiness from day one, embedding strong governance and compliance frameworks., • Drive occupancy and financial performance, ensuring long-term success and sustainability., • Proven experience as a Home Manager or in senior care management., • NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)., • Nurse-qualified (RGN/RMN) preferred, with strong clinical and operational oversight., • A proven track record in CQC compliance, team development, and driving occupancy. The role is based near Wolverhampton, easily accessible from surrounding areas including Birmingham, Walsall, Cannock, and Sutton Coldfield. Summary This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to commission and operationally lead a new luxury care home in Wolverhampton. With a competitive salary of £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact and shape the future of a new service. Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 vouchers or charity donation of your choice, for each successful referral. How to Apply For further details or to apply, please contact Dolce Goldring at 02392417109 or send your CV to .

Building Services Manager – Birmingham Salary: £60–80,000 + Car Allowance + Package Type: Permanent Sector: Main Contractor | Commercial Refurbishment Do you want to be part of a growing main contractor delivering technically complex projects? We’re working with a well‑established Bedfordshire‑based contractor known for delivering high‑quality commercial, public sector and mixed‑use refurbishment schemes across the Midlands and Home Counties. The business offers long‑term stability, collaborative project teams and clear career progression. The Project You will be site‑based in central Birmingham, leading building services delivery on a £18–19m commercial refurbishment and extension. The project includes full cut‑and‑carve works, Grade A office reconfiguration, retained heritage façades, a new fifth‑floor extension, a roof terrace, and full MEP upgrades. This is a technically demanding scheme combining retained structures with new‑build elements. The Role This is a site‑based Building Services Manager position with full responsibility for MEP delivery from design through to commissioning, working closely with consultants, subcontractors and the main construction team. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all MEP design, coordination and installation on site, • Manage building services input across design, procurement and construction, • Review and challenge MEP designs for compliance, buildability and value, • Manage MEP subcontractors, scopes and design responsibility, • Chair MEP design reviews, coordination and technical meetings, • Ensure services integrate with structural alterations and new build works, • Oversee quality, testing and commissioning, • Ensure MEP works align with programme and cost plans, • Liaise with statutory authorities, utilities and specialist consultants About You • Experienced Building Services Manager or Senior MEP Manager, • Background with a main contractor or major MEP subcontractor, • Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment or cut‑and‑carve projects, • Strong understanding of MEP design, coordination and commissioning, • Experience on commercial and heritage‑influenced schemes, • HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar Package and Benefits • £60–80,000 salary, • Car allowance or electric car salary sacrifice scheme, • Bonus, enhanced pension and private healthcare, • 25 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas, plus Bank Holidays, • Long‑term career progression with a growing contractor Interested? Contact Sally on 07717 531293 or send a LinkedIn message for full details.

Senior Estimator Galldris Group Location: Birmingham An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estimator to join our Midlands team. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for compiling competitive Civils tenders within the business and they reflect our win themes and the client requirements in terms of content, format and timescales and produce accurate, competitive, error free, thorough, well researched tenders in a standard format, whilst maintaining estimating files and records as required complying with Governance and Audit requirements. You will ideally have a Civil Engineering background with proven experience delivering civils projects across both pre‑construction and construction phases. A strong technical foundation in drainage, groundworks, highways, and reinforced concrete (RC) structures is essential. Key Accountabilities to include, but not limited to: • Ensure all Tender information is logged and maintained into the system, has a Tender Number and has been processed by the Estimating Administrator, • Dissemination of tender documentation to commercial, operational, procurement, finance, insurance and legal functions as required, • Support and answer questions at presentations at client tender briefings, site visits and interviews, • Raising formal tender queries, disseminating client responses to tender queries and disseminating client revisions to tender documents, • Encourage Business-to-Business meetings with suppliers, • Prepare and manage subcontract and supplier enquiries as required to support submission of tenders and undertake analysis, • Where required, undertake measurement and quantification of tender drawings and produce a Bill of Quantities in recognised method of measurement appropriate to the work type being tendered. OR where take-off being undertaken externally then liaise with relevant parties to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Review and challenge take off for completeness produced by others, • Update all data utilised in tender build up are current and relevant (e.g. Labour, Plant, Materials and Preliminaries rates applicable to delivery period), • Check any received quotations from prospective suppliers / subcontracts are compliant with client / tender requirements (validity, approvals, technical requirements etc), • Investigate Value Engineering or Alternative tender submissions; develop and price any worthy of consideration for our submission, • Liaise and challenge the planner to agree programme outputs (and overall programme) & identify and include appropriate method related temporary works allowance(s), • Present the estimate at tender settlement then capture and incorporate settlement adjustments, • Compliance with the Bid Governance process, including producing bid governance data (Estimating Software outputs, comparisons of subbies etc) and complete templates as required for bid governance reviews and obtain approval to submit tender, • Produce final submission estimate which complies with Employers format., • Ensuring hand over from estimating to commercial, operational, procurement, finance functions for all contract wins through the contract hand over and start up process, • Where required, input into production of tender stage risk & opportunity register, • Prepare and submit responses to post-tender estimating questions, collating responses from within the team, • Arrange internal launch meeting and settlement meeting on smaller schemes led by Estimator, • Liaise with our designers/temp works designers (or assist our design manager) in producing a Design for estimation purposes Experience/Knowledge: • Experience in a similar role, • Understanding of Risk & Opportunity analysis, • Good financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation accurately Skills: • IT skills of high standard, • Must be Candy or Conquest user with high level of experience, • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, • Ability to deal with clients & internal staff, • Ability to work on own initiative, • Meticulous, organised, pro-active with positive attitude and willing to learn, • Self-motivated and enthusiastic, • Excellent organisational and planning skills, • Constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised. Qualifications: • Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable but not essential, • A-level, HND (or similar) in Maths, Physics or Engineering– desirable, • Member of professional organisation - desirable Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, then we would love to hear from you. Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris. Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic. Please note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Financial Advisory team in Birmingham. This role is firmly advisory-focused, supporting clients, lenders and stakeholders through periods of financial stress, underperformance and strategic change. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in restructuring or financial advisory environments, and a strong interest in commercial problem‑solving, financial analysis and stakeholder advisory work. You will work closely with Directors and Partners on a range of advisory assignments, taking ownership of core workstreams and contributing meaningfully to client outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Deliver advisory support on restructuring and turnaround engagements, including:, • Short-term cashflow forecasting and liquidity analysis, • Accelerated M&A projects, • Financial modelling and scenario planning, • Business performance analysis and options reviews, • Support the preparation of independent business reviews (IBRs) and advisory reports for management teams, lenders and stakeholders, • Assist in developing practical, commercial restructuring solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances, • Act as a key day-to-day contact on assignments, building trusted relationships with clients, • Support meetings with management teams, lenders and advisors, clearly communicating financial insights and recommendations, • Work collaboratively with legal, banking and other professional stakeholders as part of advisory projects, • Manage workstreams effectively to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time, • Support business development activity, including proposals and pitch materials, • Contribute to internal projects, methodology development and knowledge sharing, • Maintain strong professional standards and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements Skills & Experience • ACA or ACCA qualified, • Experience within financial advisory, restructuring, turnaround or transaction-related environments, • Strong financial analysis capability, including cashflow forecasting and financial modelling, • Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight, • Experience supporting IBRs, lender advisory or stressed/distressed businesses, • Exposure to restructuring situations within advisory, consulting or corporate finance teams, • Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues, • Exposure to formal insolvency processes is beneficial but not a prerequisite for this role. Why join us? As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), • Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays, • 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support, • Internal and external professional qualifications support, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc), • Social events throughout the year, • Electric car salary sacrifice, • Free mortgage advice, • Health and Wellbeing programme, • Paid volunteer time

WM5G – Project Manager Job Description – Project Manager Reports to – Director – Adoption Function – Project Management and Delivery Support Location – Office-based in Birmingham (hybrid working) Purpose To manage project delivery to time, cost and quality, utilising and managing the appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle in line with strategic business objectives /priorities / plan. The role will support WM5G’s portfolio of publicly funded programmes, flexing across projects as new funding and delivery opportunities are secured, and ensuring full compliance with governance and assurance requirements. Accountabilities • Provide project management support to allocated projects, • Ensure project management best practice is identified and utilised through project delivery, • Manage the delivery of allocated projects such that they are delivered in accordance with specified requirements defined within the approved project control documents and/or funding requirements, • Carry out monitoring and control activities to track the progress of the project/s, • Provide regular progress and management reporting, • Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time and to the required standard, • Implement any necessary changes throughout the process, • Manage the approved project budget and forecast and monitor the budget throughout the project lifecycle, • Ensure delivery of the project through partnership working and best practice, ensuring that commitments are met and that expectations are exceeded, • Prepare regular project documentation in timely, accurate and cohesive manner, providing visibility to senior management of project progress, • Ensure the provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate Additional responsibilities · Ensure compliance with funder assurance, monitoring and audit requirements (e.g. DSIT, UKRI, Innovate UK or local authority frameworks) • Maintain project artefacts including delivery plans, risk and issue logs, dependency logs, benefits tracking and change control documentation, • Support benefits realisation and impact reporting, ensuring outputs and outcomes are evidenced and tracked, • Coordinate delivery across consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors, managing dependencies and risks, • Escalate issues and risks through agreed governance routes and support corrective action where delivery is at risk Ways of Working • Operate in line with WM5G’s Project Management Office (PMO) standards and tools, • Maintain an evidence-led, audit-ready approach to delivery, • Work collaboratively across technical, policy, commercial and public sector contexts Person Specification Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally in multi-partner or consortium environments, • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and change control, • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, • Experience delivering projects in publicly funded, regulated or assurance-led environments, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities, • Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with external partners and delivery organisations, • High attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to delivery Desirable Experience & Skills • Experience working with or reporting to government departments, local authorities or arm’s-length bodies, • Familiarity with DSIT / UKRI / Innovate UK or similar funding and monitoring frameworks, • Experience supporting benefits realisation or impact evaluation, • Experience working within or alongside a formal PMO function, • Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, MSP or equivalent) Personal Attributes • Highly organised and outcome-focused, • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous delivery environments, • Collaborative and confident working across disciplines and sectors, • Proactive, with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required, • Strong commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement

Senior Procurement Manager – Payment Technology & Transaction Platforms Birmingham | £65,000 - £80,000 + Package This is a rare opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of one of the most technically complex and commercially critical categories within a major UK consumer-facing organisation. Joining a highly regarded procurement function, the successful candidate will lead sourcing strategy across payment technology and transaction infrastructure, managing a sophisticated supplier ecosystem that supports millions of digital and physical transactions every day. The role sits at the intersection of technology, financial services and customer experience, covering everything from transaction processing platforms and payment gateways through to device infrastructure and next-generation payment propositions. The Opportunity The Senior Procurement Manager will take full ownership of the category strategy for payment technology solutions across both digital and physical environments. Working closely with senior technology, digital and commercial stakeholders, you will shape sourcing strategy, drive innovation across supplier relationships and ensure the organisation maintains a secure, seamless and competitive payment ecosystem. You will lead complex commercial negotiations with major payment technology vendors, oversee supplier performance and risk, and play a key role in evaluating new transaction technologies entering the market. What Makes This Role Stand Out • Ownership of a highly strategic payment technology procurement category, • Exposure to a complex ecosystem spanning transaction platforms, payment devices and fintech solutions, • Significant stakeholder engagement across technology, digital and commercial leadership, • The opportunity to shape next-generation payment capabilities and customer experiences, • A high-calibre procurement function with strong visibility across the wider organisation Ideal Background • Procurement experience across payment technology, fintech, financial services or transaction platforms, • Experience sourcing payment processing platforms, gateway providers or payment hardware infrastructure, • Proven ownership of end-to-end category strategies within complex technology environments, • Strong commercial negotiation capability with large strategic suppliers, • Previous line management experience is beneficial This role will appeal to commercially sharp procurement leaders who enjoy operating in technically complex environments where procurement decisions directly influence both customer experience and business performance. For those looking to lead a highly strategic technology category within a large, fast-moving organisation, this is a standout opportunity. To find out more, please apply directly through this page or reach out to Devan at with a copy of your CV.

Company Description StrongPoint ALS is a leading main contractor specializing in fit-outs, refurbishments, deployments, and maintenance projects. We collaborate with some of the largest retailers across the UK and Ireland, delivering nationwide rollouts of cutting-edge retail technology and comprehensive store fit-outs. As part of the StrongPoint Group, we aim to enhance retail and shopping experiences through smart solutions and efficient grocery shopping services. Our innovative approach and strong industry reputation make us a trusted partner in the retail technology sector. Job Summary Are you a Project Manager looking for an exciting new challenge in the retail sector, delivering cutting-edge in-store solutions for some of the UK’s largest retailers? At StrongPoint, we are seeking a Construction & Product Install Project Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of multiple retail installation and shopfitting projects. Reporting to the Head of Construction & Product Install, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and successfully delivering projects in line with client expectations, budgets, and timelines. You’ll ensure seamless coordination across all stakeholders, from initial feasibility and planning through to final handover. This is a commercially focused role where you will also assess project viability at inception and take ownership of tracking project performance, including P&L awareness across your portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Grocery Retail Project Planning & Coordination • Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones, • Coordinate effectively with design teams, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, • Oversee all phases of construction, product install, and shopfitting projects, • Ensure all works are delivered to specification, quality standards, and agreed timelines, • Monitor progress, proactively resolve issues, and maintain project momentum, • Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, • Manage expectations and ensure strong client satisfaction, • Manage project budgets, track costs, and report variances, • Review project feasibility at inception, supporting commercial decision-making, • Ensure all project activities comply with relevant health & safety regulations and company policies, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation (contracts, drawings, correspondence), • Produce and present clear project status reports to senior stakeholders About You • Strong experience in project delivery, ideally within grocery retail, construction, or shopfitting, • Good understanding of construction/shopfitting processes, materials, and industry standards, • Great commercial awareness with experience supporting or managing project P&Ls, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and teams, • Excellent problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities, • Experience improving processes and implementing new ways of working, • Proficient in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Trello, or similar), • Experience establishing project structure, governance, and communication frameworks, • Strong understanding of change and stakeholder management at both strategic and operational levels, • Project Management qualification (desirable but not essential), • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays, • Adaptable, proactive, and eager to develop new skills What We Offer • High level of autonomy and ownership across your project portfolio, • Opportunity to deliver innovative retail in-store solutions for leading UK brands, • Company vehicle and support for UK-wide travel, • Exposure to a wide variety of complex retail construction and installation projects, • Strong, collaborative team culture with supportive leadership, • Opportunity to shape and improve project delivery processes and ways of working, • Ongoing professional development and upskilling opportunities, • Competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance, • Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies, • Access to wellbeing and financial support platforms Why Join StrongPoint? This is an opportunity to take an exciting role in delivering high-impact grocery retail transformation projects across the UK. You’ll enjoy genuine ownership of your projects, strong visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to make a real, measurable impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment. If you’re looking for your next step in a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Expanding UK Manufacturer | Birmingham\n\nAn established UK manufacturing business is entering an ambitious growth phase following recent investment and is looking for a driven Sales Manager to lead its commercial function.\n\nThis is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of sales strategy, develop OEM and distributor partnerships, and lead a small, capable sales team. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, with genuine autonomy to shape the sales function and deliver meaningful growth.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\n * Own and execute the sales strategy, with a strong focus on OEM development\n\n * Lead, coach and motivate a small sales team\n\n * Manage key OEM, distributor and strategic customer relationships\n\n * Drive revenue growth, margin and CRM-led sales discipline\n\n * Identify new markets, opportunities and routes to growth\n\n * Represent the business with customers, partners and at industry events\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\n * Strong B2B sales background, ideally with OEM experience\n\n * Proven ability to build and execute sales strategies\n\n * Experience leading or developing sales teams\n\n * Commercially sharp, energetic and comfortable in a growing, fast-paced environment\n\n * Confident engaging with technical or engineered products\n\nWhy join?\n\n * Competitive salary and package\n\n * Clear progression into senior commercial leadership\n\n * Opportunity to make a visible impact in a well-backed, growing UK business

Job Title: General Manager Location: Birmingham (The Mailbox) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We’re recruiting for a General Manager to join a high-end, modern dining restaurant located in one of Birmingham’s most prestigious destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to take full ownership of day-to-day operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience. You will play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards while driving the commercial success and reputation of the restaurant. The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in premium or fine dining environments who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and building high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities: Restaurant Leadership & Operations • Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, • Maintain high standards across food quality, service delivery, cleanliness, and overall hospitality, • Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and ordering processes, • Manage and develop the full restaurant team including supervisors, servers, bartenders, and chefs, • Recruit, train, and mentor staff while fostering a positive and professional team culture, • Monitor business performance including sales, labour costs, and operational efficiency, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive revenue growth and profitability, • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Manager within a premium or fine dining environment, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent understanding of restaurant operations and service standards, • Good financial awareness, including labour cost control and sales performance, • Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy, fast-paced environment, • Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for hospitality What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience), • Performance-based bonus structure, • Opportunity to lead a well-established restaurant in a prime Birmingham location, • Autonomy to shape team culture and operational success, • A supportive and ambitious working environment How to Apply: If you’re an experienced hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: We are a specialist recruitment agency connecting talented professionals with high-growth businesses across the UK. We focus on building long-term relationships and matching candidates with opportunities where they can thrive and make an impact.

At McDermotts, we’re hiring a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager and communicator to support the McDermotts function in these areas Birmingham. To be considered for the role you must have: The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of drainage and civil engineering packages on infrastructure and construction projects. Working within a contracting environment, the role requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification. Main Responsibilities • Project Delivery, • Manage project costs, forecasts, and cash flow in conjunction with the commercial team, • Support preparation and agreement of valuations, variations, and final accounts, • Administer contracts (typically NEC, JCT, or bespoke forms), • Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, • Drive high standards of HSEQ performance across site teams and supply chain, • Lead and manage site teams including Site Managers, Engineers, and Subcontractors, • Coordinate and chair site, progress, and client meetings, • Mentor and develop junior members of the project team, • Act as the main point of contact for the client on allocated projects, • Manage interfaces with utility providers, local authorities, and third‑party stakeholders, • Surface water & foul drainage installations (including SUDS), • Section 278 / 38 highways works, • Earthworks and groundworks packages, • Chambers, attenuation tanks, pumping stations, • Service diversions and deep drainage Essential • Proven experience as a Project Manager within UK civil engineering, • Strong background in drainage and infrastructure works, • Experience working for a Tier 2 contractor or similar environment, • Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and subcontract packages, • Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, • Experience on design & build civil packages, • Experience working on frameworks or repeat‑work clients, • Knowledge of SUDS design and approval processes Essential • Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience), • SMSTS, • CSCS Black Card, • Member of ICE, CIHT, or CIOB, • Temporary Works Coordinator, • Results‑driven and commercially aware, • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach, • Collaborative leadership style Working hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Site location: Birmingham Why Join McDermotts McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences. Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, FORS and Considerate Constructors. To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success. Commitments McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job. • Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.

National Sales Manager – Trade Channel Exclusive Opportunity | Interior Products Manufacturer & Wholesaler We are working exclusively with a successful and growing manufacturer / wholesaler of quality interior products to appoint a National Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing business that is taking market share, investing in growth and building momentum across multiple channels. Reporting directly to a hands-on and highly engaged CEO, you will lead the UK Trade Sales team, managing and developing a team of Area Sales Managers alongside a National Key Account Manager. The focus of the role is to grow and strengthen relationships with major national merchants and buying groups including Travis Perkins, Jewson, MKM, Huws Gray, Fortis, NBG and IBMG. This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where you will combine people management, commercial strategy and direct customer engagement. You’ll coach and develop the team, drive performance, implement clear sales plans and play a key role in growing national accounts and category performance. We are looking for someone who understands the merchant sector, knows how to sell value over price and can bring energy, structure and leadership to an ambitious team. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience managing sales teams within building materials, interiors or merchant channels, • Strong understanding of national merchants, independents and routes to market, • Commercially astute with experience growing sales, margin and market share, • Hands-on leader who can coach, motivate and develop people, • Strong with data, forecasting and CRM systems (Salesforce ideal), • Credible presenter, relationship builder and strategic thinker, • Able to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels Why Join? • Growing business with strong market momentum, • Premium brand with real points of difference, • Direct access to CEO and senior leadership team, • Excellent systems, support and infrastructure, • Genuine opportunity to make an impact and progress Location: Ideally centrally based, with access to Head Office and a UK-wide sales team. Package: Highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package available. For more details, feel free to reach out. T: 0161 327 4561 E: W: ASR International specialises in Commercial, Operational and Sales-based roles throughout GB; our expertise lies with manufacturers and distributors within the bathroom, brassware, sanitaryware and interiors sectors for senior-level appointments and Directors.

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . 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Senior Procurement Manager – Payment Technology & Transaction Platforms Birmingham | £65,000 - £80,000 + Package This is a rare opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of one of the most technically complex and commercially critical categories within a major UK consumer-facing organisation. Joining a highly regarded procurement function, the successful candidate will lead sourcing strategy across payment technology and transaction infrastructure, managing a sophisticated supplier ecosystem that supports millions of digital and physical transactions every day. The role sits at the intersection of technology, financial services and customer experience, covering everything from transaction processing platforms and payment gateways through to device infrastructure and next-generation payment propositions. The Opportunity The Senior Procurement Manager will take full ownership of the category strategy for payment technology solutions across both digital and physical environments. Working closely with senior technology, digital and commercial stakeholders, you will shape sourcing strategy, drive innovation across supplier relationships and ensure the organisation maintains a secure, seamless and competitive payment ecosystem. You will lead complex commercial negotiations with major payment technology vendors, oversee supplier performance and risk, and play a key role in evaluating new transaction technologies entering the market. What Makes This Role Stand Out • Ownership of a highly strategic payment technology procurement category, • Exposure to a complex ecosystem spanning transaction platforms, payment devices and fintech solutions, • Significant stakeholder engagement across technology, digital and commercial leadership, • The opportunity to shape next-generation payment capabilities and customer experiences, • A high-calibre procurement function with strong visibility across the wider organisation Ideal Background • Procurement experience across payment technology, fintech, financial services or transaction platforms, • Experience sourcing payment processing platforms, gateway providers or payment hardware infrastructure, • Proven ownership of end-to-end category strategies within complex technology environments, • Strong commercial negotiation capability with large strategic suppliers, • Previous line management experience is beneficial This role will appeal to commercially sharp procurement leaders who enjoy operating in technically complex environments where procurement decisions directly influence both customer experience and business performance. For those looking to lead a highly strategic technology category within a large, fast-moving organisation, this is a standout opportunity. To find out more, please apply directly through this page or reach out to Devan at with a copy of your CV.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Electrical Manager to oversee electrical works on a large-scale commercial project. This role is critical to ensuring that all electrical installations are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.\n\nElectrical Manager Key Responsibilities:\n\n * \n\n Manage and coordinate all electrical aspects of the project from planning through to completion\n\n * \n\n Supervise electrical subcontractors and site teams\n\n * \n\n Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards\n\n * \n\n Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation\n\n * \n\n Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines\n\n * \n\n Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure smooth delivery\n\n * \n\n Conduct site inspections and quality control checks\n\n * \n\n Resolve technical issues and provide leadership on-site\n\nElectrical Manager Requirements:\n\n * \n\n Gold / Black ECS\n\n * \n\n SSSTS / SMSTS\n\n * \n\n Proven experience as an Electrical Manager or Senior Electrical Supervisor on commercial projects\n\n * \n\n Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations, and regulations\n\n * \n\n Excellent leadership and communication skills\n\n * \n\n Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines\n\nHow to Apply:\nPlease submit your CV below

Our client is one of the worlds leading Ground Engineering contractors and due to a number of large scale projects won, they are seeking an experienced Piling Project Manager. They offer Hybrid working with this role, however the project will be based around the Midlands therefore you must be able to speand a 2 - 3 days a week on site. As part of their global community of experts, you will be working on some of the world’s most exciting engineering projects.\n\nYour Role;\n\n- Act as the Project and Engineering management lead ensuring design and quality compliance.\n\n- Act as overall lead for Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment on site(s)\n\n- Develop and maintain customer, engineer and stakeholder relationships.\n\n- Understand the design intent and requirements and ensure construction is proceeding in accordance with both.\n\n- Maintaining records and dialogue with the designer regarding any variations.\n\n- Be responsible for day to day commercial management in collaboration with commercial team\n\n- Produce and maintain method statements, risk assessments and ITPs\n\n- Work collaboratively with BW and all other business functions to deliver ‘best for business’ outcomes\n\nAbout the candidate;\n\nfor Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering\n\n- Proven experience in a Senior project management role within piling disciplines such as rotary bored, CFA, Minipiling and associated works.\n\n- Solid understanding of Ground Engineering and Piling principles with detailed technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.\n\n- Health, safety & wellbeing and environmental management experience to current standards CEng MICE (desirable)\n\n- Relevant CSCS card\n\nFULL BENEFIT PACKAGE AND VERY COMPETITIVE SALARY OFFERED

RG SETSQUARE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A SOCIAL HOUSING CONTRACTOR SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED CONTRACTS MANAGER\n\nJob title: Contracts Manager\n Location: Wolverhampton\n Salary: Competitive (DOE)\n Monday to Friday\n 8am-4:30pm.\n\nBenefits: Company vehicle or car allowance provided\n 23 days + Bank holidays\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Contract Management: Oversee reactive repairs and void maintenance contracts across social housing properties, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.\n * Performance & Delivery: Ensure all works are completed on time, within budget, and in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs.\n * Team Leadership: Manage and support supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors, driving productivity and high performance.\n * Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and satisfaction.\n * Health & Safety: Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies and procedures across all sites.\n * Budget Control: Manage contract budgets, monitor costs, and ensure profitability through effective financial control.\n * Void & Reactive Works Oversight: Coordinate void turnarounds and reactive maintenance works, ensuring properties are returned to lettable standard efficiently.\n * Reporting: Produce regular reports on performance, progress, and financials for senior management and clients.\n\nAs a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring service delivery meets both client expectations and internal standards. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for maintaining performance across multiple workstreams while ensuring compliance and quality are never compromised. This Contracts Manager position requires a proactive individual who can manage teams effectively, maintain strong client relationships, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.\n\nKey Requirements:\n * Proven Experience: Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing, repairs, or maintenance is essential.\n * Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of reactive repairs and void maintenance contracts.\n * Leadership Skills: Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and multiple workstreams simultaneously.\n * Commercial Awareness: Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and deliver profitable contracts.\n * Full UK Driving License: Must have a valid driving license.\n * Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with clients and stakeholders.\n * Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and drive performance across contracts.\n * Health & Safety Awareness: Full knowledge and commitment to adhering to health and safety regulations.\n\nWant to find out more about this Contracts Manager role or any other roles available? Contact George on (phone number removed) or email g.theodosi @ rgsetsquare .com\n\nRG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Job Title: Associate Project Manager\n Location: Birmingham, Hybrid working.\n Salary: £65,000 - 75,000, depending on candidate experience.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nA leading global infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Associate Project Manager to join its growing Buildings & Places team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering impactful projects across the Midlands and beyond.\n\nAs an Associate Project Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership to deliver capital investment projects across the full project lifecycle. This client-facing role will see you involved from early-stage option development through to construction delivery and contract administration.\n\nYou will play a key role in ensuring successful project outcomes, maintaining strong client relationships, and leading project management teams to deliver high-quality results.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nProvide client-side project management across all stages of project delivery.\nAct as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.\nManage stakeholders, project schedules, and contracts effectively.\nLead the delivery of project management commissions, ensuring successful outcomes.\nOversee the quality and timeliness of project outputs.\nCoordinate and review management information prior to client issue.\nSupport and mentor junior team members, including line management responsibilities.\nContribute to business development activities, identifying new opportunities and supporting growth.\nManage tender processes, including documentation, evaluation, and negotiations.\nAbout you:\n\nThe right candidate will be a motivated and collaborative project manager with experience delivering complex projects in a consultancy or client side environment.\n\nStrong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders are essential.\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a globally connected consultancy at a time of significant growth in infrastructure investment. You'll be part of a dynamic team delivering meaningful projects that shape communities and environments, with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.\n\nPlease get in touch to apply or to find out more! The recruiter for this opportunity is Lottie Wibrow at Aldwych Consulting. \n\nAldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\nFor the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Role Overview\nThe Contracts Manager / Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing an upcoming large-scale fire door installation and remediation contract within the social housing sector. This role requires a strong leader with a clear emphasis on commercial management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual obligations. You will take ownership of both operational delivery and commercial performance across several projects, managing teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.\nKey Responsibilities\nCommercial Management:\n * Full responsibility for cost control, budgeting, and financial forecasting across multiple contracts\n * Drive and maintain strong profit margins through proactive commercial oversight\n * Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks at all stages of the project lifecycle\n * Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts in collaboration with commercial teams\n * Ensure projects are delivered in the most cost-efficient and commercially effective manner\nContract & Project Oversight:\n * Manage a large scale fire door contract across social housing stock\n * Ensure all contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards\n * Lead and support managers and site teams\n * Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions where required\nClient & Stakeholder Management:\n * Act as the senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders\n * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships to support repeat business\n * Provide clear reporting on commercial performance, risks, and delivery progress\nCompliance & Quality:\n * Ensure all works meet fire safety regulations and compliance standards\n * Maintain high levels of quality assurance and documentation\n * Promote and enforce a strong health & safety culture\nRequirements\n * Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Project Manager within the passive fire protection sector.\n * Longevity with current / recent employer\n * Strong track record in commercial management and financial control on previous contracts.\n * Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and complex project portfolios\n * Excellent knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting, and contract administration\n * Strong leadership and communication skills\n * Full UK driving licence\nPackage\n * Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)\n * Company vehicle & fuel card\n * Bonus scheme (including an outstanding performance-related bonus structure)\n * Private medical care\n * Expenses\n * Additional company benefits\nIf this is an opportunity of interest and you believe you have the relevant experience, please apply with the latest copy of your CV. All relevant applicants will be contacted in due course

You’re commercially sharp. You can handle numbers and people. And you’d quite like your work to mean something. \n\n This Commercial Manager role gives you that. \n\n You’ll be dealing with complex pricing, proper negotiations with local authorities, and work that directly impacts some of the most disadvantaged children in the UK. \n\n The business is going through a genuine shift. Not a rebrand. Not a “new values on the wall” exercise. \n\n They’re building something better. An Employer of Choice. Find good people, keep them, grow them.\n\n You’ll have a voice in that. Not just a workload. \n\n What’s in it for you\n\nSalary of £50,000 – £60,000, with flexibility for the right person\nHybrid working that balances collaboration and autonomy (2–3 days in the office)\nDirect impact on services that support vulnerable children\nRegular exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers\nA genuine opportunity to influence how commercial strategy evolves\nA grounded, capable team that delivers serious work without the ego\nYour responsibilities as Commercial Manager\n\nLeading fee and contract discussions with local authorities\nBuilding financial models that actually get used\nTurning numbers into clear, persuasive commercial cases\nWorking closely with Ops, Finance, and senior leadership\nSpotting risks early and doing something about them\nWhat we’re looking for in a Commercial Manager\n\nPrevious experience in pricing, commercial finance, or contract management\nStrong Excel and financial modelling capability\nExperience negotiating contracts within regulated or public sector environments\nUnderstanding of frameworks, commissioning, or service-based contracts\nAbility to present commercial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders\nIf you’re ready to step into a Commercial Manager role where your work genuinely shapes outcomes, apply now with your CV.\n\nCandidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to

Contracts Manager – Retail & Commercial Fit Out\n\nAbout Fit Out UK\n\nFit Out UK is a leading interior fit-out contractor specialising in high-quality projects across the Retail, Leisure, Commercial, and Residential sectors. With offices in London and Yorkshire, we deliver exceptional spaces that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and profitability.\n\nWe are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing team and take full ownership of exciting retail and commercial fit-out projects from inception through to successful handover.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Contracts Manager / Project Manager you will be the overall lead for specific projects, reporting to the Workstream Manager. You will manage site managers, direct labour, and subcontractors while collaborating closely with internal teams including Cost Management, M&E, Procurement, Design, and Installation.\n\nYou will have end-to-end responsibility for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality — always in line with our company ethos and reputation. A strong focus on profitability, regulatory compliance, health & safety, and client satisfaction is essential.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Attend management meetings and client calls, producing and distributing minutes and actions\n\n * Scope works with clients and brief the cost management team\n\n * Support procurement, provisional sums, and material requisitions\n\n * Arrange surveys, obtain drawings, and manage the pre-construction process\n\n * Prepare and track project programmes, risk registers, and variations\n\n * Manage RFIs, changes, and ensure compliance with building regulations, best practice, BREEAM, and health & safety requirements\n\n * Engage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments\n\n * Oversee on-site delivery, self-snagging, quality control, and progress reporting\n\n * Manage snagging lists, O&M documentation, Regulation 38 files, fire compliance, and project close-out\n\n * Support final account preparation and ensure all handover requirements are met within SLA\n\n * Proactively report risks, programme changes, and progress to senior stakeholders\n\nThe role may include additional duties as required to ensure successful project delivery.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nEssential:\n\n * Minimum 5 years’ experience in contracts / project management within the construction or fit-out industry\n\n * Strong background in retail and/or commercial fit-out projects\n\n * Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n\n * Basic working knowledge of MS Project\n\n * Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills\n\n * Proven ability to manage profitability, quality, and compliance on live projects\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Experience working in live retail/leisure environments\n\n * Knowledge of BREEAM and sustainability requirements\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nWe offer a competitive salary, company benefits, and the opportunity to work on varied, high-profile projects with a supportive and experienced team. This is a great chance to progress your career with an established and growing fit-out contractor.\n\nReady to take the next step in your Contracts Management career?\n\nIf you have solid experience managing retail and commercial fit-out projects and want to join a forward-thinking company that values delivery, quality, and profitability, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nApply now by uploading your CV below or clicking the “Apply” button.\n\nShortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial discussion.\n\nWe look forward to receiving your application

A prominent and globally recognized Consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and worldwide is seeking skilled Construction Project Managers to join their growing team in Birmingham.\n\nThis independent, privately-owned consultancy, specialises in delivering exceptional projects across the Private and Public sector. Their diverse portfolio includes high-profile developments in Leisure, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Residential sectors with project values ranging up to £40 million.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe are actively recruiting a Construction Project Manager to take full ownership and leadership of projects from inception through to completion. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. You will oversee key project deliverables, including budgets, timelines, and quality standards, while ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Consultants, across a variety of sectors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career further, with comprehensive training, clear career progression pathways, and robust support for achieving your APC and professional development goals.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nEstablishing clear and effective communication between clients and project teams through meetings and documentation.\nImplementing robust project governance, systems, and processes for seamless project delivery.\nMonitoring financial performance and providing insights into budgets and expenditures.\nManaging the change process to ensure effective adaptation to project adjustments.\nLeading projects across diverse sectors, including Leisure, Hospitality, and Residential, etc.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\nA construction-related degree\nExperience as a Project Manager within either Consultancy or Main Contracting.\nA track record of delivering property-based projects, such as Residential, Commercial developments.\nProven experience managing projects from inception to completion.\nStrong communication and client-facing skills.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nWork on some of the region’s most high-profile and exciting projects.\nCareer advancement opportunities, with pathways to Senior and Associate levels.\nJoin a market-leading consultancy with an excellent reputation.\nEnjoy a collaborative and dynamic company culture, supported by senior management.\n\nInterested?\nApply confidently via this advertisement or contact Nella Mihelcic at (phone number removed) for further information

Your new company\n\nJoin a leading main contractor recognised for delivering high‑quality, large‑scale construction projects across the UK & Ireland. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to excellence, this organisation offers the platform, support, and progression opportunities to take your career to the next level. As they continue to secure major schemes, they are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen their senior operational team in Birmingham.\n\nYour new role\nAs Contracts Manager, you will play a strategic leadership role overseeing the successful delivery of high‑value projects from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will act as a key interface between design, commercial and site operations, ensuring projects run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.\nRole includes:\n\nProvide a strategic link between design, commercial and site teams.\nLead project coordination, ensuring all disciplines work seamlessly together.\nAct as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and government officials.\nEnsure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.\nOversee site surveys and assess design viability.\nDrive quality across all phases of build and finish.\nManage and coordinate subcontractor and direct labour teams.\nProduce accurate reports, professional documentation, and progress updates.\nLead labour costing to support feasibility and profitability assessments.\nChampion customer satisfaction through proactive relationship management.\nSupervise, coach, and support staff development across project teams.\nEnsure Health & Safety standards are fully implemented and maintained.\nDeliver high‑value (£20M+) main contractor projects on time and to specification.\nWhat you'll need to succeed\n\nA Degree or HND in a construction‑related discipline (preferred but not essential).\nA proven track record delivering £20M+ projects for a main contractor.\nStrong commercial awareness and understanding of design coordination, quantity surveying and procurement.\nExperience managing multiple projects simultaneously.\nExceptional analytical, decision‑making and communication skills.\nExcellent reporting, presentation and IT abilities (including MS Office).\nIn‑depth Health & Safety knowledge and regulatory awareness.\nFlexibility to travel to project sites across the UK & Ireland.\nFull right to work in the UK.\n\nWhat you'll get in return\nCompetitive salary\nAnnual bonus scheme\nDeath in service benefit up to £100,000.\nPension scheme\nGym subsidy\n33 days annual leave.\nA collaborative environment with clear progression pathways.\n\nApply now\nIf you're an experienced Contracts Manager or senior project leader looking to drive major projects for a respected main contractor, we want to hear from you.Apply today to take the next step in your career.\n\nHays 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 found at (url removed)

SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, growing organisation in the West Midlands to recruit a commercially focused Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a broad role with exposure to senior stakeholders and genuine opportunity to influence business performance. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right person. \n \nThe Role \nReporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of core financial reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. \n \nKey Responsibilities \n \nPreparation of monthly P&L and Balance Sheet in line with Group reporting deadlines \nOwnership of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial integrity \nSupport year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors \nCashflow reporting and treasury management \nPartner with FP&A on forecasts and budgeting cycles \nWork closely with operational teams to drive commercial insight \nImprove and document finance processes and controls \nLead and develop members of the finance team \nDeliver efficiency and continuous improvement projects \n \nAbout You \n \nFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) \nPost-qualification experience within a fast-paced environment \nStrong financial reporting and cashflow management experience \nExcellent Excel and data manipulation skills \nCommercially minded with strong business partnering ability \nConfident communicator with experience leading or mentoring a team \nProactive, ambitious and able to meet tight deadlines

bout the Role\nWe are working on behalf of a leading construction and development business to recruit an experienced Regional Commercial Manager. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all pre- and post-contract commercial activities across a regional portfolio of projects. You will play a key role in driving commercial performance, shaping business strategy, and ensuring robust financial and contractual control across the region.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will be responsible for maximising and converting commercial opportunities while building and maintaining long-term, effective relationships with clients and supply chain partners. You will contribute to both regional and project-level business strategy, ensuring strict adherence to internal commercial governance and procedures at all times. A key part of the role will involve producing accurate and timely monthly commercial reports, as well as supporting the development and implementation of commercial policies and procedures.\n\nAs a core member of the regional leadership team, you will lead and contribute to tender appraisals, bid strategies, and adjudications, ensuring that all contractual arrangements align with internal standards and optimise commercial outcomes. You will oversee the post-contract commercial management of projects and manage procurement processes, ensuring robust subcontract packages and effective risk management. This includes maintaining efficient purchase ledger processes through accurate ordering, strong materials data control, and prompt resolution of queries.\n\nYou will be expected to identify and mitigate commercial risks, including cost control and dispute avoidance, while ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, IT, and HR policies. You will also support and deliver training in line with company procedures.\n\nThe role involves providing expert commercial and contractual advice to senior leadership, as well as supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing commercial teams. You will ensure the integrity of regional financial performance, delivering accurate forecasting and timely reporting to senior stakeholders, while promoting best practice across estimating, surveying, procurement, and planning functions.\n\nFrom a people management perspective, you will lead, manage, and develop regional commercial teams, carrying out performance and development reviews, managing attendance, and addressing performance or training needs as they arise. You will ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies, maintain regular communication through team meetings and one-to-ones, and support ongoing professional development and career progression.\n\nKey Skills & Experience\nThe successful candidate will have strong experience in a senior commercial role within construction or housing development, with a proven ability to manage commercial activities across multiple projects or regions. You will possess excellent knowledge of contracts, commercial strategy, and risk management, along with experience in claims management and dispute resolution. Strong financial reporting and forecasting skills are essential, as is the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.\n\nYou will have experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with COINS or similar systems would be advantageous.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and reputable business in a senior leadership role with real influence on regional performance. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, along with genuine long-term career progression opportunities.\n\nIf you are an experienced commercial leader looking to take the next step in your career, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion

COINS Systems Manager (FTC)\nSalary: Extremely competitive + car allowance + Benefits\nFully Remote / 12 month Fixed Term contract\n \nWe are seeking a highly skilled COINS Systems Manager to be the in‑house subject matter expert, owning the COINS platform, leading system enhancements, and playing a central role in major business transformation programmes for a successful UK housebuilder.\nThis is an opportunity to take on a visible, business‑critical, senior role where you will shape how COINS is used across the entire organisation\n \nAbout the Role\n\nAs the COINS Systems Manager, you will act as the primary source of COINS expertise. You’ll work across IT, Finance, Commercial, Construction and wider operational teams to develop, optimise and continuously improve COINS system and related processes.\nYou will lead end‑to‑end solution design, configuration, testing and deployment, while ensuring that all system changes align to business needs and Group IT strategy. You’ll also run daily BAU oversight, manage escalations (Tier 3), mentor junior team members, and be central to several high‑profile transformation initiatives.\nThis fixed term contract is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, consultative, high‑responsibility role as part of a supportive, forward-thinking IT functionKey Responsibilities\nBAU Ownership & Escalation\n\nOwn and manage all Tier 3 COINS incidents and escalations.\nMonitor the COINS dashboard, prioritise workloads and ensure SLA adherence.\nConduct daily platform checks to ensure system stability.\nLead weekly stand‑ups with 1st/2nd line support to provide coaching, training and structured development.COINS Leadership & Continuous Improvement\n\nServe as primary COINS SME, ensuring all processes and system changes are standardised, secure and aligned to best practice.\nProactively identify improvement opportunities and deliver system enhancements that add real business value.\nLead major COINS upgrades, updates and re‑implementation activity.\nChampion good data quality, structured process design and best‑practice system usage.Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement\n\nBuild strong, trusted relationships across Finance, Commercial, Construction and Operations.\nRun workshops, gather requirements and translate business needs into structured technical solutions.\nCommunicate complex issues in simple, business‑friendly language.\nAct as coach and mentor to develop capability within the wider Business Applications Team.Project Delivery & Transformation\n\nYou will be a key contributor to several major strategic programmes, including integrating COINS with Microsoft Dynamics—requiring strong cross‑platform understanding, data flow knowledge and integration governance.Regional Restructure & Contract Moves\n\nDelivering system changes, data alignment and process adjustments to support organisational change.COINS Re‑Implementation\nA full re-implementation aimed at:\n\nSimplifying and improving processes\nIncreasing adoption of standard functionality\nRemoving legacy customisation\nEnhancing data quality and reporting\nYou will play a leading role in the design, governance and delivery of this programme.Skills & Experience Required\nEssential\n\nExpert end‑to‑end knowledge of COINS across Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Construction and Reporting.\nStrong understanding of Finance processes and financial controls.\nExperience delivering requirements gathering, analysis, solution design, configuration and testing.\nHands‑on experience delivering large‑scale COINS transformation initiatives.\nExcellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence, educate and build strong working relationships.\nHigh proficiency in data analysis, problem‑solving and investigation.\nMethodical, structured and disciplined approach to system design and issue resolution.\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills.Highly Desirable\nExperience with COINS integrations, particularly: \n\nCOINS Analytics\nAnaplan\nMicrosoft Dynamics\nSkills with SQL, Power BI or COINS reporting tools.\nBroad understanding of housebuilding and related business functions.\nStudying towards, or achieved, ACCA or equivalent finance qualification.Education\nDegree qualified or equivalent industry experience.\n \nWhat We’re Looking For\nThe ideal candidate will be:\n\nConfident and consultative—comfortable engaging with senior leaders and challenging constructively.\nHighly autonomous—thrives as the primary SME with minimal oversight.\nCalm under pressure—a solutions-focused mindset.\nA natural coach—able to mentor junior analysts and embed best practice.Apply Now!\nIf you’re a COINS specialist looking for a senior role where you can truly make your mark, we’d love to hear from you

Our client is a global leader in scientific technology, providing chromatography solutions to customers across the petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors. As part of their continued growth, we’re seeking an experienced Account Manager to join their team.\n\nAs an Account Manager, you'll act as a trusted advisor to scientific clients across the UK & Ireland, understanding the scientific goals of your customers and tailoring solutions that support their workflows. You’ll engage with a mix of existing accounts and new prospects, supported by an established brand and product reputation.\n\nThis role suits a salesperson who is driven, and naturally comfortable engaging with technical stakeholders. You should enjoy asking questions, understanding challenges, and recommending meaningful solutions, take pride in your work and value relationships built on trust, not just transactions.\n\nTo be considered for this role you will have:\n\n * Proven Scientific instrument sales experience, ideally with strong technical experience of relevant techniques (Chromatography preferred)\n\n * Account management experience and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities\n\n * Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior technical and commercial stakeholders\n\n * Experience working towards and achieving targets\n\n * UK Drivers Licence and the willingness to travel\n\n * Right to work in the UK without sponsorship\n\nThe role offers a competitive basic salary, plus uncapped commission with realistic OTE of 20% on top. Additional perks include a company car or allowance, private healthcare, pension, and strong learning and development resources.\n\nSound like a good fit? Send your CV or drop us a message to learn more. We’re happy to talk through the details and see if this could be the right next step in your career.\n\nKeywords: account management, sales manager, sales lead, business development manager, business development, sales representative, sales specialist, scientific sales, scientific sales representative, account executive, mass spectrometry, chromatography, LC-MS, GC-MS, capital instrumentation, reagents, software, consumables, UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Manchester, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds, Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow, VRS9393PC

Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager on a permanent basis. \n\nThe role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £77,028 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection)\n\nThe role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.\n\nJob purpose\n This role is responsible for working with the Head of Cost at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the completed transport works.\n \n Role of Directorate/Department\n The Programme Management Office (PMO) is responsible for cost management & estimating, risk management, schedule management and integration, performance reporting, tools and systems and project management capability across the organisation and both Phase One and Phase Two. The PMO supports and enables delivery through the provision of specialist resources and services into Phase One and Phase Two Project Controls, and by centrally defining and implementing core project controls processes and standards. \n \n Accountabilities\n * To be accountable for leading on the analysis and verification of programme and contract phase level cost performance and ensuring the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. \n * To be accountable for leading on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams as part of communicating overall programme performance to Project Controls and Programme Management Office. \n * To be responsible for supporting the Head of Cost in the management of the cost performance team, setting key time and quality targets and providing specialist advice where required. \n * To be responsible for ensuring adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems. \n * To be accountable for communicating key updates to the cost performance team and ensuring they are aligned to current business process and ways of working. \n * To be responsible for working closely with the Areas' to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. \n * To have accountability for leading on the continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team and to implement governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. \n * Lead on resolving system technical queries for the delivery teams, including 3rd Party Income Accounts, EVM, Inflation/Deflation \n * Support the Cost alignment with Finance with uWBS implementation, Quarterly forecasts, monthly updates for Indirects and other portfolios \n * Lead on systemising the new business requirements, test and implement them in the cost management and interfacing functions\n \n Required criteria \n \n Skills: \n * Stakeholder management - ability to manage multiple stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. \n * Able to solve problems with attention to detail. \n * Able to provide clarity, direction and motivation to a team. \n * Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.\n\nKnowledge: \n * Knowledge of Project Controls and Cost processes and how these operate within complex organisations. \n * Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. \n * Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. \n * Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme.\n\nType of experience: \n * Experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project controls within a major project. \n * Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. \n * Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. \n * Experience in the management and control of cost management systems (e.g. \n Contruent, Ecosys, Cobra etc.).\n\nPlease only apply for this role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. \n\nThank you \n\nCharlotte \n\nEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.\n\nEden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

Senior Estimator\n\nGalldris Group\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estimator to join our Midlands team. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for compiling competitive Civils tenders within the business and they reflect our win themes and the client requirements in terms of content, format and timescales and produce accurate, competitive, error free, thorough, well researched tenders in a standard format, whilst maintaining estimating files and records as required complying with Governance and Audit requirements.\n\nYou will ideally have a Civil Engineering background with proven experience delivering civils projects across both pre‑construction and construction phases. A strong technical foundation in drainage, groundworks, highways, and reinforced concrete (RC) structures is essential.\n\nKey Accountabilities to include, but not limited to:\n\n * Ensure all Tender information is logged and maintained into the system, has a Tender Number and has been processed by the Estimating Administrator. Dissemination of tender documentation to commercial, operational, procurement, finance, insurance and legal functions as required\n\n * Support and answer questions at presentations at client tender briefings, site visits and interviews. Raising formal tender queries, disseminating client responses to tender queries and disseminating client revisions to tender documents\n\n * Encourage Business-to-Business meetings with suppliers. Prepare and manage subcontract and supplier enquiries as required to support submission of tenders and undertake analysis\n\n * Where required, undertake measurement and quantification of tender drawings and produce a Bill of Quantities in recognised method of measurement appropriate to the work type being tendered. OR where take-off being undertaken externally then liaise with relevant parties to ensure this is done in a timely manner. Review and challenge take off for completeness produced by others\n\n * Update all data utilised in tender build up are current and relevant (e.g. Labour, Plant, Materials and Preliminaries rates applicable to delivery period)\n\n * Check any received quotations from prospective suppliers / subcontracts are compliant with client / tender requirements (validity, approvals, technical requirements etc)\n\n * Investigate Value Engineering or Alternative tender submissions; develop and price any worthy of consideration for our submission\n\n * Liaise and challenge the planner to agree programme outputs (and overall programme) & identify and include appropriate method related temporary works allowance(s)\n\n * Present the estimate at tender settlement then capture and incorporate settlement adjustments. Compliance with the Bid Governance process, including producing bid governance data (Estimating Software outputs, comparisons of subbies etc) and complete templates as required for bid governance reviews and obtain approval to submit tender\n\n * Produce final submission estimate which complies with Employers format\n\n * Ensuring hand over from estimating to commercial, operational, procurement, finance functions for all contract wins through the contract hand over and start up process\n\n * Where required, input into production of tender stage risk & opportunity register\n\n * Prepare and submit responses to post-tender estimating questions, collating responses from within the team\n\n * Arrange internal launch meeting and settlement meeting on smaller schemes led by Estimator\n\n * Liaise with our designers/temp works designers (or assist our design manager) in producing a Design for estimation purposes\n\nExperience/Knowledge:\n\n * Experience in a similar role\n\n * Understanding of Risk & Opportunity analysis\n\n * Good financial acumen with an ability to analyse complex data and documentation accurately\n\nSkills:\n\n * IT skills of high standard\n\n * Must be Candy or Conquest user with high level of experience\n\n * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written\n\n * Ability to deal with clients & internal staff\n\n * Ability to work on own initiative\n\n * Meticulous, organised, pro-active with positive attitude and willing to learn\n\n * Self-motivated and enthusiastic\n\n * Excellent organisational and planning skills\n\n * Constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised\n\nQualifications:\n\n * Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable but not essential\n\n * A-level, HND (or similar) in Maths, Physics or Engineering– desirable\n\n * Member of professional organisation - desirable\n\nInterested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.\n\nShould you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, then we would love to hear from you.\n\nEmployee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.\n\nGalldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.\n\nPlease note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable

Service Charge Manager\n Location: Birmingham\n Contract: Permanent\n Are you a confident, people‑focused leader with a strong background in service charge accounting? We're working with a well‑established Birmingham-based organisation that is looking for a Service Charge Manager to provide clear leadership, set standards of excellence, and take ownership of the service charge function.\n This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing others, and using their technical expertise to drive consistency, accuracy, and confidence across a service charge portfolio.\n\nThe Role\n As Service Charge Manager, you'll have full responsibility for leading, coaching, and motivating a service charge team while maintaining oversight of all service charge accounting activity. You'll act as a trusted point of escalation for both your team and key stakeholders, ensuring issues are resolved proactively and professionally.\n Leadership & Team Development\n\nProvide visible, hands-on leadership to a team, setting clear expectations and high standards.\nCoach, mentor, and support team members to build capability, confidence, and long‑term progression.\nManage performance effectively through regular feedback, reviews, and structured development conversations.\nAllocate workload strategically to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.Service Charge Governance & Financial Oversight\n\nOversee the preparation and reconciliation of annual service charge accounts in line with legal and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure compliance with RICS guidance and internal accounting controls.\nAct as a senior point of contact for property managers, clients, and external auditors on service charge matters.\nSupport month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency at all times.Planning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\n\nReview and sign off service charge budgets and statements before issue.\nAnalyse performance data and KPIs to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.\nDrive process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and team effectiveness.\nSupport forecasting and reporting to aid informed commercial and operational decision‑making.Stakeholder Leadership & Issue Resolution\n\nHandle high‑level or complex service charge queries with professionalism and authority.\nBuild strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.\nChair team meetings and lead discussions that promote clarity, accountability, and progress.What We're Looking For\n\nSolid experience managing service charges within a property environment.\nA proven people leader who enjoys developing teams and setting direction.\nStrong technical knowledge of service charge accounting and RICS regulations.\nCalm, credible decision‑maker with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.\nSomeone who takes ownership, leads with confidence, and raises standards.At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.\n\nBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Business Development Manager\nNational Role\n£50,000–£60,000 + car/car allowance + benefits\nAre you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a strong engineering background? This is an opportunity to join a well‑established industrial engineering business delivering bespoke heat exchange solutions to critical UK sectors.\nIn this field‑based role, you’ll take ownership of the full sales lifecycle—building relationships, identifying opportunities, and converting technical challenges into commercial success. You’ll work closely with internal engineering, service and operations teams to ensure customer solutions are both technically sound and commercially competitive.\nWhat you’ll be doing\n * Driving sales growth in line with company strategy and targets\n * Identifying and developing new business across sectors such as Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Facilities Management, Food & Drink, Chemical, Oil & Gas and Power Generation\n * Managing customer relationships from initial contact through to project delivery\n * Conducting customer visits, onsite assessments and technical discussions\n * Preparing cost estimates, quotations, bids and tenders\n * Supporting contract negotiations and bid submissions\n * Providing market insight and intelligence to senior stakeholders\n * Ensuring smooth handover to service and operations teams\n * Maintaining accurate reporting and CRM data\n * Promoting strong safety, health and environmental standards\nWhat we’re looking for\n * Proven business development or sales experience within mechanical or industrial engineering\n * Strong technical understanding of engineering principles\n * Track record of winning and developing accounts\n * Comfortable working independently in a field‑based role\n * Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays\n * Dedicated home workspace and full UK driving licence\nDesirable: experience with heat exchangers and exposure to sectors such as power generation, rail, marine or oil & gas.\nWhat’s in it for you\n * Competitive salary £50,000–£60,000 (DOE)\n * Company car or car allowance\n * Employer pension contribution\n * 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays\n * Laptop and mobile phone provided\nApply now for a confidential discussion and the chance to make a real commercial impact

Electrical Contracts Manager\nPermanent\n£(phone number removed) plus package\n\nWe are recruiting for an Electrical Contracts Manager to join a busy electrical subcontractor delivering installations on new build commercial developments.\n\nThis role will involve managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, overseeing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring programmes, attending client meetings and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.\n\nApplicants should have previous experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within an electrical or M&E subcontracting environment, with a strong background in commercial new build projects.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work and long-term prospects.\n\nPlease send your CV for immediate consideration

We have a brand new, fabulous opportunity for an experienced Marketing professional to join an award winning, specialist travel company, as Head of Marketing & Growth Operations.\nThe Head of Marketing & Growth Operations will oversee the operational planning, delivery and optimisation of marketing activity across acquisition, product marketing and lifecycle engagement.\nThe role combines commercial performance management, team leadership, marketing technology governance and cross-channel integration to ensure marketing investment drives measurable revenue growth. You will establish clear marketing performance frameworks, improve attribution and reporting visibility, strengthen forecasting and planning processes, and ensure marketing channels operate cohesively to support both short-term performance and long-term growth.\nThe successful candidate will be a commercially minded marketing operations or growth leader who combines analytical rigour with strong leadership capability. They will be comfortable operating in a performance-driven environment, building structure in complex marketing ecosystems and working closely with senior leadership to translate marketing activity into measurable commercial outcomes. Experience should include managing multi-channel acquisition strategies, lifecycle marketing programmes and digital performance channels within a B2C environment.\nOn offer is a competitive salary up to £70k plus excellent benefits. This is a hybrid/remote role and at least one day in every two weeks, will be spent at our client’s head office in the West Midlands, so candidates should be comfortable with this.\nIf this role is of interest to you, please apply online.\nRole of Head of Marketing & Growth Operations:\n * Own total marketing performance across UK and US markets.\n * Identify optimisation opportunities and underperforming investment.\n * Lead the operational delivery of marketing campaigns across acquisition, product marketing and lifecycle channels.\n * Line manage two marketing managers, creating clear accountability for performance delivery across channels.\n * Own the marketing campaign calendar and ensure coordinated delivery across all channels.\n * Govern product portfolio launch intensity, ensuring marketing resource aligns to commercially viable, demand-led product strategy.\n * Build a commercially focused, performance-driven marketing culture with strong operational discipline.\n * Track and manage marketing investment across channels and markets.\n * Oversee the operational performance and optimisation of key digital marketing channels.\n * Oversee marketing attribution modelling across digital and call-centre sales channels.\n * Govern marketing automation performance in partnership with the Engagement & Retention Manager.\n * Strengthen feedback loops between Marketing and Sales/Call Centre leadership to improve lead quality and conversion.\n * Collaborate with Product and Commercial teams to support margin and yield performance.\n * Support UK and US growth initiatives while maintaining alignment between brand ambition and commercial performance.\n * Work in partnership with the Marketing Director and Brand & Content Marketing Manager to ensure short-term performance optimisation decisions do not undermine long-term brand equity or positioning strategy.\nSkills required for the role:\n * Significant experience in marketing operations, growth or performance leadership roles.\n * Proven experience leading multi-channel marketing teams.\n * Strong commercial understanding of acquisition and retention economics.\n * Experience aligning digital marketing performance with sales or call-centre conversion environments.\n * Strong knowledge of CRM and marketing automation platforms.\n * Experience managing paid media, digital performance channels and marketing reporting frameworks.\n * Experience within travel, ecommerce or high-consideration purchase environments desirable.\nIf you’re interested in learning more about this Head of Marketing & Growth opportunity, please press the apply online button now!\nNot for you? Then please visit our website to view the other exciting roles we have available.\nSucceed Recruitment Solutions - for the best Travel jobs, Multilingual jobs and Contact Centre jobs

Procurement Manager\n Location: Birmingham / Hybrid\n Salary: £47,000 – £55,200 + Benefits\n\n A leading Government organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the team delivering one of Europe’s largest infrastructure programmes. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime project, offering excellent career progression and the chance to make a tangible impact on a nationally significant scheme.\n\n The Role\n As Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing the performance of the corporate procurement function through a continuous improvement programme. You will provide expert, best-practice procurement advice across a range of complex categories, ensuring all assigned projects are delivered to completion using your specialist expertise.\n Working closely with the Senior Procurement Category Manager, you will support the development of strategic and long-term procurement plans, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and represent best-in-class practice. You will manage stakeholder expectations, monitor day-to-day requirements, and help resolve critical issues across multiple workstreams.\n\n Key Responsibilities\n\nDeliver end-to-end procurement activities across complex and high-value projects\nSupport the development and implementation of category strategies and procurement plans\nProvide expert advice on procurement best practice and commercial approaches\nManage multiple workstreams across business-critical areas at varying stages\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and government partners\nSupport market engagement and testing to identify optimal service delivery solutions\nPrepare and review tender documentation, commercial models, and category plans\nProduce high-quality reports, commercial analysis, and presentations for senior stakeholders\nLead or support negotiations to deliver best value outcomes\nKey Requirements\n\nProven ability to manage multiple procurement workstreams simultaneously\nStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence at senior levels\nExperience supporting market testing and sourcing strategies\nSkilled in developing tender documentation, category strategies, and commercial frameworks\nExcellent report writing, analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills\nStrong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels\nKnowledge & Experience\n\nKnowledge of Public Procurement Regulations\nExperience working within or alongside publicly funded organisations or central government departments\nExperience delivering procurements using a range of pricing and risk models\nProven track record of managing supplier relationships and delivering value\nExperience procuring large, complex, and high-value contracts\nDemonstrable success in achieving savings and efficiencies through effective category management

Senior Project Manager | Demolition | Nationwide\n\nLocation: Nationwide\n\nSalary: £75,000 - £85,000 (dependant on projects worked on, years of experience, etc) + car/allowance, lodge, subsistence allowance, etc\n\nAre you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in demolition? We’re working with a leading specialist contractor who are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value demolition and dismantling contracts from start to finish.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of complex demolition and dismantling projects. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage subcontractors, ensure compliance with health & safety standards, and drive projects to successful completion on time and within budget.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and oversee demolition & dismantling projects from mobilisation through to completion\nDevelop and manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers and resource plans\nCoordinate with clients, designers, engineers, and subcontractors\nEnsure compliance with all HSE regulations and industry standards\nProduce and present regular progress reports to stakeholders\nImplement quality control processes and drive continuous improvement\nMentor and develop junior project team members\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nProven experience as a Project Manager in demolition, dismantling, or heavy civil construction\nStrong knowledge of demolition methods, plant, equipment, and safety practices\nExcellent stakeholder and client management skills\nStrong commercial acumen and contract management experience\nValid Black CCDO\nWhy Join Them\n\nCompetitive salary\nComprehensive benefits\nSupportive leadership and career development opportunities\nWork on high-profile, technically challenging projects\nPlease submit your CV and a member of our team will be in contact with you!\n\nINDLON\n\nWe act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job

One of the UK's largest independent Consultancies is actively recruiting a Commercial Manager to be based in Birmingham.\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\nMy client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country as well as overseas. They have a great reputation in the market and are working on some of the Midlands largest infrastructure and defence projects.\n\nTHE POSITION\n\nThey are actively looking to recruit a number of individuals at Commercial Manager level to get involved in taking full responsibility of projects from inception to completion. The successful Commercial Manager will be given the opportunity to take full control of the projects and help mentor junior staff.\n\nTHE CANDIDATE\n\nThe successful Commercial Manager must:\n\nHave at least 4+ years experience working within a Commercial/ Procurement environment\nHave experience working within either Defence, Aerospace or Public Sector\nHave experience working on end to end procurement, with knowledge of Sourcing and Contract Management.\nHave good communication and client facing skills\nMCIPS is preferred but not essential\nWould ideally have Security Clearance or at least have had it previously\nWHY YOU SHOULD APPLY\n\nOpportunity to work on some of the regions largest projects.\nExcellent progression opportunities within clear outline on how to get to Director level\nMarket leading Consultancy with a great reputation in the market\nFantastic company culture and senior management\nINTERESTED?\n\nApply in confidence to this advert or contact Niall Collins on (phone number removed) for more information

Your new company \nA well-established and respected building services contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join their team. With a strong track record of delivering mechanical projects across the UK, they operate in sectors including retail, leisure, healthcare, office developments, and commercial premises. The company is known for its collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to quality.Your new role \nYou will be responsible for managing mechanical building services projects from initial design and estimating through to completion. The role involves working closely with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, while reporting directly to senior leadership. Projects are located nationwide, so travel will be required. You'll be involved in technical drawing reviews, project planning, and on-site coordination.\nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nONC/HNC qualification in Building Services or equivalent.\nProven experience in mechanical building services.\nProficiency in AutoCAD and understanding of mechanical design principles.\nStrong communication and organisational skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively.\nFull UK Driving License (essential).What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary £55,000 to £65,000 + Car/Allowance\nCompany vehicle or car allowance.\nOpportunity to work on high-profile national projects.\nSupportive team environment with direct access to leadership.\nCareer development and long-term progression opportunities.What you need to do now \n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays 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 found at (url removed)