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Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager (Commercial Director Designate) Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (DOE) Benefits: Excellent package + discretionary bonus Location: Middlesbrough Area The Opportunity If you are a Senior QS or perhaps a Commercial Manager who sees themselves capable of becoming a Commercial Director within the next 5 years, we have a role that can genuinely offer that progression. This role is a succession plan for a Commercial Director who will be retiring within 5 years. So this isn't something that "might" happen like some other roles - it will happen because there will always be a need for a Commercial Director. The business are a growing developer who are well capitalised and looking to add third party capital to aid that growth. They are involved in various sectors such as industrial, commercial, PBSA, and Build-to-Rent (BTR) sectors. This is an exceptional career move for someone looking to shape a commercial function and leave a lasting impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee all commercial activities across multiple live projects from pre‑construction to final account., • Formulate, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost‑to‑complete assessments to ensure projects remain financially controlled., • Take ownership of procurement processes, tendering, subcontractor packages, valuations, and cost reporting., • Manage and engage with subcontractors, including handling contractual matters, disputes, variations, and commercial challenges as they arise., • Provide robust commercial governance, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated effectively., • Work closely with project managers, design teams, and wider stakeholders to drive value engineering and deliver cost efficiency., • Prepare, maintain, and update accurate commercial documentation, financial reports, and progress forecasts., • Advise senior leadership on commercial performance, strategic opportunities, and potential improvements., • Represent the business professionally in negotiations and high‑level commercial discussions. Ideal Candidate • Background: Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, or Commercial Manager with strong main contractor experience (essential)., • Sector Experience: Industrial, commercial, PBSA, and/or BTR project exposure., • Deep commercial and contractual knowledge with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects concurrently., • Strong in cost planning, budget management, forecasting, and commercial reporting., • Confident dealing with subcontractors and resolving contractual matters efficiently and professionally., • Highly ambitious, driven, and motivated by career progression toward a senior leadership/director position., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. What’s on Offer • £70,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience., • Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus., • Genuine progression to Commercial Director within 5 years., • Real opportunity to influence and shape the commercial strategic direction of the business., • A supportive, forward-thinking environment that rewards high performance and long‑term commitment.

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce we are working on an exclusively basis with px Group an organisation at the heart of the UK’s industrial and energy transition, supporting major infrastructure, high-hazard environments, and the next generation of projects across hydrogen, CCS, waste-to-fuels, biomass CHP and international expansion. To appoint a Plant Manager at their Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP) on a permanent basis. Job title: Plant Manager (TGPP) Salary: Competitive (DOE) Location: Teesside Type: Permanent Role Overview: The Plant Manager will be an operationally focused leader delivering a high performing asset across the core deliverables of safety, availability and cost management. In close collaboration with the MD of Midstream this will be delivered in a client-focused manner for NSMP aligning the asset delivery, priorities and results with the client’s strategic and near term objectives whilst maintaining PX’s world class duty holder performance. The role will include: • Leading safe and efficient delivery of the COMAH site and associated pipelines with full ownership of the safety, reliability, regulatory compliance and budget performance of TGPP., • Optimisation of the asset business support functions ensuring central functions are supported in, and deliver, high levels of service, facilitating the operation of TGPP at the level expected by px and client., • Delivering site leadership to the highest standards and in line with the px and NSMP values and strategy., • Leadership, management, development and mentoring of site leadership team ensuring performance meets expectations and potential is developed. Lead union engagement representing px and the client in all union negotiations., • Developing, implementing and delivering continuous improvement programmes within the asset and actively supporting cross asset or corporate initiatives., • Representing the client’s interests within the supply chain and local community. Duties are but not limited to: • Be responsible for and provide overall direction, leadership, control & management of the operation of the Teesside Gas Processing Plant. Including site-controlled engineering projects., • Ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company SHE standards and regulations, • Drive improvement in all aspects under their control, regards health, safety, environmental standards, technical and commercial standards including cost control, people and operational efficiencies and asset volume/throughputs., • Establish, own and deliver annual operating plans, quarterly reforecasts and associated third party budgets, in collaboration with the client manage the assets profit & loss accounts., • Lead, as the role model in the establishment, execution of and compliance with px Group and client ‘Zero Harm’ health, safety and risk management standards, company values, behaviours policies and practices, • Working with the client provide input to the long-term Strategy/Plan for the operation, commercial operations, project delivery, maintenance planning and development future new business to ensure the effective planning, execution and integration with activities on site., • Lead the site team/ supporting functions to ensure Commercial/Operational risks & Opportunities are identified and managed to deliver safe and profitable operation of the asset., • Ensure effective and regular communication and reporting to px internally, client, third parties and other identified asset stakeholders., • Ensure the competency of all your staff and maximise the capability across assets to ensure wider NSMP portfolio synergies are realized for the Teesside Gas Plant, px and the client., • Develop and maintain relationships with authorities (HSE, SEPA, DECC, Local Councils, Police & Fire Services) other terminals, including partners and local community representatives to demonstrate company commitment to, and compliance with regulations., • Ensure that consultation with both employee and Trade Union bodies takes place, as appropriate. To be considered for the role you will have: • A degree in an appropriate management/ engineering degree or appropriate Business or Engineering qualification, • Experience in the oil and gas or other related major hazard industries is a must., • Experience in management of energy related and / or oil and gas assets, • Operated at senior management level in the same or equivalent industries, • The ability to think at a strategic level whilst when necessary, able to bridge the strategic to tactical, grasping the details involved in managing day to day performance and aligning to the strategic outcomes required of the Teesside Gas Plant., • Previous management of a multi-functional teams in a High Hazard setting. including managing performance & HR responsibilities:, • The capability to coach or mentor others., • The ability to routinely deal with and embrace complexity, uncertainty and change in pursuit of their and the assets objectives., • Regularly manage the complexities and challenges associated with managing and motivating staff in a safety/ commercial and target driven / cultural / client / service contracts environment, • An internal drive for excellence, willing to embrace change and seeking to continually improve asset performance., • The capability to lead from the front when necessary but recognizes the power in listening and allowing the team to take accountability., • Clarity about the moral and ethical standards required and uphold them without question Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

Join us as a Repairs Data Lead at Thirteen Group! Role Overview: Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Repairs Data Lead to join our Repairs team. If you’re passionate about using data to drive positive outcomes, this could be your opportunity to make an impact. As our directorate’s go-to person for all things data, insight, and performance, you’ll have a key role in enhancing customer outcomes, increasing efficiencies, and ensuring a seamless, integrated customer journey. This is a roam role, so you’ll work at least one day a week from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough. We’ll need you to be flexible around business and team need, so you may need to come into the office more frequently when required. Thirteen Benefits: • Salary - £43,994 per annum, • Annual leave – starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays., • Pension – up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer)., • Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services., • T’dar – our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands., • Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave. Key Responsibilities: • You’ll lead a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across Repairs, supporting service transformation and strategic planning., • Analyse operational, financial, and customer data to spot trends, risks, opportunities, and provide innovative solutions., • Create dashboards and reports that keep us informed and are centred on customer needs., • Identify and address gaps in repairs data capture, quality and reporting processes., • Make sure our data is accurate, reliable, and meets regulatory standards, such as Awaab’s Law and Customer Standards., • Provide data insights which deliver efficiencies, unlock new ways of working, and boost productivity, to enhance customer outcomes. About You: • This is a data-led role, so it goes without saying that you’ll be an expert when it comes to data analysis and business intelligence., • To understand our data, you’ll need to have experience of working within repairs, maintenance, supply chain or asset management in housing or similar service environment., • An excellent communicator and collaborator, with experience of translating complex data into clear insights., • Committed to improving customer outcomes, you’ll be skilled in analysing, interpreting and presenting complex data sets., • Confident using business intelligence tools, reporting systems, dashboards and Excel. Why Thirteen Group? We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties. • Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere., • Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity., • Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions. Interested? For more details, please refer to the attached documents. If you’d like to talk more about the role please contact Steph Lawlor, Repairs Director on 07813 523166 for an informal discussion. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please. Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge? Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community! As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.

Overview A growing technology organisation is seeking a proactive IT/Sales executive to support continued expansion across key markets. This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships, understanding customer challenges, and shaping tailored solutions within a technical environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities across targeted sectors, • Work closely with prospective clients to understand their requirements and propose appropriate technology solutions, • Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and commercial offers, • Maintain strong knowledge of the company’s product/service portfolio to confidently discuss capabilities with technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Collaborate with internal teams (technical, projects, and support) to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients, • Contribute to market insights, competitor awareness, and strategic planning What We’re Looking For • Experience in a sales, account management or business development role, ideally within a technology-led environment, • Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner, • Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills, • Comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders, • Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and convert new opportunities Desirable Background • Previous experience in IT, software, infrastructure, or technology services, • An understanding of IT environments such as networks, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise software (formal qualifications not essential but beneficial) Why Join • Opportunity to influence solution development and shape client strategy, • Competitive package with progression opportunities

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week) Are you passionate about shaping strategy and driving impactful change in a global organisation?We're lo

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to execute end-to-end supply chain planning and demand forecasting.

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A leading communications agency is seeking an Account Director for Planning & Infrastructure in London. This role involves managing community and stakeholder engagement initiatives, building strategic client relationships, and ensuring exceptional workflow across accounts.

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

A prestigious planning organization in Greater London seeks a strategic leader for Development Planning. This role involves overseeing Development Plans, ensuring alignment with planning frameworks, and managing a high-performing team.

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on 02393 876079, we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you. Senior Planning Policy Officer – Essex. Carrington Wes

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

A leading advertising agency in Greater London is seeking an Entry Level Account Manager – Comms Planning to manage the Coca-Cola account. The ideal candidate is passionate about communications planning, possesses strong organizational skills, and is eager to work in a collaborative team environme

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

A government financial agency is seeking a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Policy Advisor to work with financial projects and respond to stability events.The role involves monitoring risks to non-bank financial firms and leading projects on operational resilience.Ideal candidates should have strong s

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a professional focused on water resources planning to lead and innovate in delivering projects that positively impact the environment and society.

Job Title: Strategic Planning AnalystSalary: £48,100 - £64,375Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (35 hours per week)<br /&g

A local government council in the East Midlands is seeking a Planning Policy Officer to play a key role in shaping future planning policies. If you're passionate about planning and want to make a real impact, don't miss this chance to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr.

A leading global communications group in the UK seeks a Planning Manager to lead strategy for high-profile clients in retail and automotive sectors. This role involves supporting the planning process, managing client relationships, and delivering effective multi-channel campaigns. Ideal candidates h

This role involves overseeing projects across supply chain and planning, enhancing client relationships, and implementing innovative solutions.

A leading global communications group is looking for a Planning Account Director to lead strategy for high-profile UK clients in retail, FMCG, and hospitality. This role requires significant media planning experience and strong leadership skills to build trusted client relationships and oversee impa

Senior Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting Analyst (Global Specialty Insurer). This role sits within a market leading Finance team and serves as the deputy and key support to the Head of FP&A, acting as the number-two for planning and forecasting activities across the organisation. Oversee th

A global education group in London is seeking an FP&A Manager to shape a best-in-class FP&A function and influence strategic decision-making at the group level.

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Group Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice on corporate transactions and regulatory requirements.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented FP&A Analyst in central London.The role involves supporting financial reporting, analyzing performance, and assisting in budget preparation.Candidates should have experience in finance or analysis, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager for a senior role in Rochdale. This is a critical position for someone with experience in inventory control and planning, looking to make a significant impact within a profitable organization.

A leading gaming entertainment company is looking for a commercially minded analyst to join their Commercial Finance team in London.This role focuses on developing innovative forecasting approaches and requires strong analytical skills, with 5+ years of experience in digital entertainment.Responsibi

This role involves coaching junior team members and ensuring high standards of strategic media planning aligned with client needs. A leading media agency in Greater London is seeking a Planning Manager to enhance team performance and campaign effectiveness.

A leading communications agency in London seeks an Associate Director - Planning & Infrastructure. This role offers strategic counsel and seeks significant experience in stakeholder and community engagement. Enjoy a supportive culture with hybrid working, competitive benefits, and personal growth op

Strategic Planning and Execution : The role holder will lead strategic planning for the CASB function to ensure an effective planning function that supports the delivery of the collective corporate affairs strategy in order to implement consistent coordinated activity with maximum impact. Centralise

A specialized insurance provider is seeking a Head of Workforce Planning and Optimisation to develop and lead resource planning across multiple operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in resource planning within highly regulated industries and be proficient in managing multi-c

A leading oil and gas company located in Greater London is seeking a Head of FP&A to drive excellence in financial planning and analysis.

A government department in the UK is seeking a Strategic Finance Advisor to provide critical financial advice on budget and spending for major transport projects.

This role involves setting strategic direction for media planning, optimising campaigns across digital, traditional, and emerging channels, and mentoring a high-performing team. A leading media agency is seeking a Planning Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Greater London.

A leading financial services company in Greater London seeks a Senior FP&A Operator to lead corporate planning and elevate metrics within an 18-24 month planning horizon. The role involves managing a small early-career team, upgrading FP&A systems, and driving strategic decisions through data analys

A leading shopping network in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to drive sales growth, optimize margins, and ensure effective inventory health across all channels.

A public sector organization in England is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to manage complex planning applications. The ideal candidate will work within a supportive team and is expected to possess extensive experience in planning, preferably within a local authority.

A prominent organization in the technology sector located in Greater London is searching for a Technology Planning and Governance Manager.

A local government council is seeking a Head of Planning Policy and Strategy to lead the development and implementation of planning policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban planning and excellent collaborative abilities.

This role involves delivering tailored accounting and tax planning solutions, engaging with clients and HMRC, and mentoring junior staff.

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer for a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire. Candidates should have a strong grasp of national planning policy and experience in a Local Authority context. A degree in Planning and preferably a master's degree

A community-focused housing organization in the North East is seeking a Financial Planning Business Partner to enhance financial sustainability and deliver strategic insights. Ideal candidates will possess experience in financial planning and the ability to contribute to key strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising on financial performance, developing forecasting processes, and supporting strategic decisions for a long-term financial plan.

A global marketing agency is looking for a Planning Manager in London to manage key client accounts and contribute to communications planning. Candidates should have expertise in media planning and campaign execution, alongside strong stakeholder management skills.

A global media agency seeks a Planning Manager to lead strategy for high-profile UK clients across retail, automotive, and food service sectors. The successful candidate must possess solid media planning experience and strong organisational skills, contributing to impactful campaigns that influence

A local government authority in the East Midlands is looking for a Principal Planning Officer to manage planning applications and contribute to strategic goals. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, extensive planning experience, and knowledge of urban design principles.