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Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with an international project engineering business, utilising plant & equipment to add value to key customers constructure & infrastructure projects, with the search & selection of a Purchasing Manager, to be based at their Chesterfield head office. Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll own a £20m spend profile across direct materials and indirect services, shaping the commercial performance of a growing organisation. This is a strategic opportunity to build and optimise supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and strengthen the overall supply chain capability. About the Role: As Purchasing Manager, you will lead the end-to-end procurement strategy across key categories, ensuring best value, quality, and continuity of supply. You will manage and develop supplier relationships, oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensure robust contract management. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will provide commercial insight and purchasing expertise to support operational and strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute purchasing strategies for direct materials and indirect services aligned with business objectives and budget targets., • Manage a £20m spend portfolio, ensuring optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation across all key categories., • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and onboarding processes, ensuring competitive terms and sustainable partnerships., • Oversee contract creation, review, and management, including renewals, performance clauses, and compliance with company policies., • Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, driving continuous improvement and resolving issues affecting quality or delivery., • Collaborate with operations, finance, engineering, and other functions to forecast demand, support new projects, and align purchasing plans., • Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing, consolidation, and process optimisation., • Lead and develop the purchasing team (if applicable), setting clear objectives and ensuring consistent procurement standards and processes. Key Requirements: • Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement management role, handling multi-million-pound spend., • Strong track record in supplier relationship management, including performance management and issue resolution., • Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing across both direct materials and indirect services., • Solid contract management experience, including negotiation, drafting, and ongoing governance., • Confident cross-functional communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make commercially sound decisions., • Proficiency with procurement systems and MS Office, particularly Excel for spend analysis and reporting., • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands, and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Skills: • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors., • Background in category management and supplier segmentation strategies., • Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement methodologies applied to procurement processes., • Experience implementing or optimising ERP/procurement platforms., • Exposure to sustainability or ESG considerations within supply chains. Qualifications: • Degree-level education in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience., • Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or working towards) preferred., • Evidence of ongoing professional development in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management. If you’re ready to take ownership of a significant spend portfolio and drive measurable commercial impact, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to bring your purchasing expertise to this key leadership role.

Tenant Liaison Officer Location: Chesterfield Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm About Our Client Our client is a leading provider of residential retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation solutions, delivering large-scale energy efficiency programmes across social housing, private residential, and mixed-tenure developments. With a strong portfolio of retrofit and sustainability projects, they are committed to improving the quality, comfort, and energy performance of homes while supporting communities through initiatives that reduce fuel poverty, lower carbon emissions, and contribute towards the UK's Net Zero targets. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Tenant Liaison Officer to join their team. Overview of the Role As a Tenant Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in managing the resident journey throughout planned refurbishment and retrofit projects. Acting as the main point of contact for residents, you will ensure clear communication, minimise disruption, and deliver an excellent customer experience before, during, and after works are completed. Working closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors, and local stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high levels of resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Provide consultation and support to residents before, during, and after works are completed., • Build positive relationships with residents to ensure an excellent customer experience throughout the project lifecycle., • Identify vulnerable residents and any additional support requirements, ensuring appropriate measures are implemented., • Maintain resident information securely in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements., • Respond promptly and professionally to resident enquiries, concerns, and complaints., • Manage the resident engagement process in line with client and project requirements., • Develop strong working relationships with residents, clients, subcontractors, site teams, community representatives, and customer care teams., • Organise and attend resident consultation events, information sessions, and one-to-one meetings., • Carry out resident inductions, including explaining the programme of works, conducting property condition surveys, and recording photographic evidence where required., • Complete resident profiling to support effective project planning and communication., • Coordinate access arrangements and schedule appointments with residents., • Prepare and distribute resident communication packs for new projects., • Support social value initiatives by identifying and participating in community engagement activities and local events. Skills & Experience Essential • Minimum one year's experience in a customer-facing role within the construction, housing, property maintenance, refurbishment, or retrofit sector., • Full UK Driving Licence., • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload., • Strong customer service and communication skills., • Good understanding of construction site health and safety practices., • Ability to build positive relationships with residents and stakeholders at all levels. Desirable • Experience working within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment, or energy efficiency programmes., • Knowledge of retrofit or decarbonisation projects., • Experience supporting community engagement or social value initiatives. What's on Offer • Competitive salary with car allowance., • Enhanced pension contributions., • Healthcare cash plan., • Enhanced maternity benefits., • Employee Assistance Programme., • Ongoing training and continuous professional development opportunities., • Excellent career progression within a growing organisation. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

The Fabric Technologist will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and performance of fabrics used within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in fabric testing, quality control, and product innovation. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation within the retail industry. They are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Description Oversee fabric testing to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards. Collaborate with design and production teams to select suitable fabrics for products. Evaluate fabric durability, colour fastness, and other key attributes. Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure timely deliveries. Maintain accurate records of fabric specifications and test results. Stay updated on new fabric technologies and trends within the retail industry. Support the development of sustainable and innovative fabric solutions. Provide technical guidance to internal teams on fabric-related matters.Profile A successful Fabric Technologist should have: A degree or equivalent qualification in textile technology, fabric science, or a related field. Proven expertise in fabric testing and quality control processes. Strong knowledge of fabric properties, manufacturing processes, and compliance standards. ...

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!.Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging.Our focus is on the health and safety

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!.Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging.Our focus is on the health and safety

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!.Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging.Our focus is on the health and safety

An established technology business specialising in cloud-based IoT, energy management and building automation solutions is seeking an experienced Trend BMS Engineer. The organisations award-winning technology helps customers reduce energy consumption, improve building performance and achieve carbon-reduction targets. The successful candidate will manage and maintain Trend building management systems, configure IQ Vision and provide technical support to customers and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, sustainability-focused business offering strong career development and exposure to additional control systems. Whats on offer • Salary of up to £60,000, • Fully remote working, • Candidates must be based in Northern Ireland, • Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities, • Opportunities to broaden your knowledge of other control systems and programming languages, • Benefits package including pension and life assuranceWhat you need, • Strong professional experience working with Trend BMS systems, • Experience configuring, managing and maintaining IQ Vision, • Practical experience using SET to maintain Trend BMS environments, • Ability to export and integrate data from Trend into other systems, • Working knowledge of HVAC systems and associated controls, • Understanding of building automation protocols and technologies, • Exposure to Tridium, EDPAC, Modbus or BACnet would be advantageous, • Experience analysing system performance, identifying faults and implementing improvements, • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach, • Ability to work effectively with technical teams, operational colleagues and external stakeholders, • Previous experience in a fast-paced facilities management or similar environment would be beneficial JBRP1_UKTJ

Temporary Works Design Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/orgeotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £40k per annum Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment Join us as a Temporary Works Design Engineerand become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • Working towards Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng) or of equivalent experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Acting as Project Lead for simpler projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Developing yourself, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Principal Temporary Works Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/orgeotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £60k per annum Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment Join us as a Principal Temporary Works Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • A Chartered Engineer (CEng) or of equivalent experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Leading the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Acting as Project Lead for multiple complex projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Developing yourself, other individuals and the wider team, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Join us as a Senior Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • An Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with an equivalent level of experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Leading the delivery of a broad range of construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Acting as Project Lead for multiple projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Developing yourself, other individuals and the wider team, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Temporary Works Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/orgeotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £50k per annum Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment Join us as a Senior Temporary Works Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • An Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with an equivalent level of experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Leading the delivery of a broad range of construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Acting as Project Lead for multiple projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Developing yourself, other individuals and the wider team, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Income Generation Consultants | Defence Estates | SC-Cleared | £500 - £900 a day Inside IR35 DOE | Primarily remote | Ad-hoc travel to London and/or Andover Pigment is a change and transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies, government departments, and private sector organisations to deliver a 'one team approach' for solving complex change across public and private sector programmes. We are seeking several Income Generation Managers / Portfolio Leads to drive commercial opportunities across a complex defence estate. Working across a significant portfolio of infrastructure, our team will identify and deliver innovative income-generating opportunities that maximise estate value while supporting sustainability and operational priorities. Our team will: • Identify and deliver commercial opportunities that generate sustainable income from estate assets., • Lead commercial projects, programmes or portfolios, ensuring opportunities are aligned with wider estate and organisational objectives., • Develop business cases, commercial strategies, financial appraisals and investment proposals., • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to embed commercial thinking across the estate., • Ensure opportunities are delivered in accordance with governance, legal, regulatory and security requirements., • At senior levels, provide strategic leadership, and influence investment decisions across the wider estate. Our consultants will have experience in: • Estate management, asset optimisation, or income generation within defence., • Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver measurable financial returns., • Business case development and investment appraisal., • Negotiating commercial agreements. Due to project sensitivities, our consultants must have active and valid SC-Level Clearance. If you're a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others and you're passionate about ensuring transformation programmes deliver genuine value to the United Kingdom, we'd love to hear from you. Why Pigment? You'll work across high impact, complex programmes where your work matters. At Pigment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we value people who can challenge and deliver, while working seamlessly across a blended delivery team. If you'd like to know more, please apply directly and one of our team will be in touch to discuss. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Design Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £40k per annum Sector: Working across all areas of the builtenvironment Join us as aDesign Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • Working towards Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng) or of equivalent experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Contributing to the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Acting as Project Lead for simpler projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Developing yourself, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Principal Engineer We're looking for civil, structural and/orgeotechnical engineers to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Bristol / Cambridge / Cardiff / Glasgow / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Manchester / Newcastle / Norwich / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £60k per annum Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment Join us as a Principal Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders intemporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. As part of our 100-strong team, you'll get to work on hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • A Chartered Engineer (CEng) or of equivalent experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working as part of collaborative teams?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Leading the delivery of a broad range of complex construction engineering services, including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Acting as Project Lead for multiple complex projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes, • Developing yourself, other individuals and the wider team, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Associate Engineer We're looking for one or more talented Associates to join our team in various locations around the UK. Locations: Birmingham / Cardiff / Leeds / Liverpool / London / Plymouth agile working, with up to 1-2 days per week from home if desired Hours: 40 hours per week flexibility on hours available if desired Salary: Starting from £70k per annum Sector: Working across all sectors of the built environment Join us as an Associate Engineer and become part of one of the UK's leaders in temporary works design and management and construction-related technical services. You'll play a key leadership role within our 100-strong team, delivering hundreds of projects across one of the most diverse and high-profile portfolios in the country, with access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline supporting complex construction and major infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery. Are you • A Principal Engineer, with strong technical and people management skills, and a proven track record of successful technical and commercial project delivery, looking to take the next step in your career?, • Or already an experienced team leader in an Associate or Engineering Manager role, looking for a fresh opportunity?, • Practically-minded, with a strong grounding in civil, structural and/or geotechnical engineering principles and knowledge of applicable design standards?, • A Chartered Engineer (CEng) or of equivalent experience? Do you • Enjoy applying first principles thinking to real-world construction challenges, combining a keen eye for detail with sound engineering judgement, a focus on safety, buildability, sustainability and a flair for innovation and creative problem-solving?, • Have experience of temporary works design and/or management, or other practical construction experience?, • Have strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy developing talented individuals, creating high-performing teams capable of delivering a consistently great service to satisfied customers?, • Want to join a top-25 engineering consultancy, recognised as a one of Glassdoor's 50 best places to work? What will you be responsible for? Overseeing the day-to-day activity of a local team of 8-16 technical staff, supporting a Regional Engineering Manager to lead a wider regional team of 30+ and the Head of Construction Engineering to lead a nationwide team of 100+. Leading the delivery of our most complex and/or high-value projects, whilst supporting Principal and Senior Engineers to lead the delivery of a broad range of services including some or all of: temporary works design and checking, reviewing permanent designs for compliance and buildability, supporting tenders and preconstruction planning, and providing technical support to overcome construction-stage and post-construction issues and defects. Main responsibilities • Local team leadership, contributing to leadership of wider regional and national team, developing yourself and others, leading the continuous improvement of processes and systems, enabling the business to adapt to current and future challenges, • Acting as Project Lead for our most complex and/or high-value projects, managing technical scope, programme, budget and relationships with preconstruction and construction teams, from bid through to delivery, • Producing, checking and reviewing design outputs such as calculations, sketches, drawings, 3D models, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHE procedures and QA processes Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier. #LI-MA1 JBRP1_UKTJ

DATIM Ltd in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK is seeking a proactive SHEQ Manager to ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations across the business.You will lead the development and implementation of SHEQ policies, drive continuous improvement, and promote a strong saf

You will bring your experience to support our board in ensuring long-term financial sustainability, overseeing major transformation, and ensuring that we meet the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving health and care landscape. In the third role, we welcome candidates with bro

Project Portfolio Director - Major Capital Projects | National A leading industrial cement manufacturing business is seeking a Project Portfolio Director to lead the development and governance of a significant portfolio of strategic capital investment projects across the UK & Ireland. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering and capital projects professional who has successfully delivered complex, high value industrial programmes and is comfortable operating at executive level. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future investment strategy of the business, overseeing projects from concept and feasibility through to investment approval, execution and operational handover. This role sits at the centre of a major multiyear investment programme focused on asset modernisation, operational efficiency, sustainability, energy transition and industrial transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the strategic capital projects portfolio across multiple industrial cement plants. Shape investment priorities and project roadmaps. Develop robust business cases, feasibility studies and investment proposals. Provide governance and oversight across project execution and commissioning. Lead and develop a team of senior project leaders. Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, legal, finance and executive stakeholders. Manage relationships with external engineering partners, contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers. Drive excellence in safety, commercial performance, risk management and project delivery. Essential Experience: A strong track record in major project delivery in the cement industry (or other relevant industrial sectors) across all phases of the project lifecycle. 15+ years' experience within the cement industry in capital projects, engineering, operations or industrial asset environments. Proven leadership of large-scale industrial capital investment projects from concept through to commissioning. Experience developing project concepts, feasibility studies and business cases for executive or board level approval. Strong understanding of project governance, commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Significant people leadership experience, including developing and leading senior project teams. Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to operate across executive, technical and operational stakeholder groups. Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Highly Desirable: Background within heavy industrial manufacturing minerals, mining, quarrying, construction materials, chemicals, power generation or other process industries. Experience delivering investments valued at £50m+ to £250m+. Exposure to sustainability, decarbonisation, energy transition or plant transformation programmes. Contract strategy and commercial negotiation experience. Postgraduate, commercial or business qualification. Who They're Looking For: You'll be a strategic thinker with strong technical credibility, capable of balancing long-term vision with operational delivery. You will have a track record of leading complex industrial programmes, navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering results in challenging environments. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future direction of a major industrial business during a period of significant investment and transformation. Please contact Louisa Coggs on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities. INDER

The Junior Fabric Technologist role in the retail industry involves supporting fabric selection, quality assurance, and compliance processes. This permanent position in London offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with product development teams to ensure high-quality standards. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality products. As a medium-sized business, they are known for their structured processes and focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Description Assist in the selection, testing, and approval of fabrics for new product lines. Ensure all fabrics meet quality and compliance standards before production. Collaborate with design and production teams to provide fabric recommendations. Maintain accurate records of fabric specifications and certifications. Support the resolution of fabric-related issues throughout the production process. Communicate with suppliers to source and evaluate new materials. Contribute to the development of sustainable fabric sourcing initiatives. Stay updated on industry trends and innovations in fabric technology.Profile A successful Junior Fabric Technologist should have: A degree or equivalent qualification in textiles, fashion, or a related field. Knowledge of fabric properties and testing methods. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers. An interest in sustainability within the retail industry.Job Offer Competitive salary Free parking facilities provided for employees. Opportunities for professional growth and career progression. A permanent position located in the heart of London.If you are excited to advance your career as a Junior Fabric Technologist in the retail industry, apply today to join a company that values quality and innovation

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food ingredients business for a Principal Development Technologist to join their R&D function in Derbyshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NPD professional with a background in UK food manufacturing to take on a leading role in shaping the company's technical expertise and capabilities, driving innovation that supports the wider business growth strategy across Europe. As Principal S&D Technologist, you will take responsibility for developing and executing key innovation, technical, and value leadership projects, playing a central role in building capability within local teams. You will work closely with both Global and Regional category teams to support the delivery of regional projects, while also taking ownership of knowledge management and knowledge transfer more widely. Building and maintaining strong relationships with external technology partners, co-manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers will be a key part of the role, helping to bring the business's Purpose Driven Strategy to life with a particular focus on sustainability and health and nutrition. You will communicate regularly across a wide range of internal functions, including Unit and European R&D teams, Regulatory, Nutrition, Marketing, and Quality, to exchange technical information and ensure projects stay on track. Strong communication skills will be essential, as you will be responsible for preparing presentations, work instructions, training documents, and detailed technical reports to share knowledge and learnings effectively across the business. You will also manage project budgets and lead nutritional reformulation projects, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality around product formulas and intellectual property. The successful candidate will bring proven NPD experience gained within UK food manufacturing, along with the ability to work independently, using sound judgement and ingenuity to approach complex innovation and technology projects. You will need to demonstrate strong technical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively, and genuine leadership qualities to guide projects through to successful completion. A collaborative, resilient, and customer-focused approach will be essential, along with the enthusiasm to take on new challenges with energy and a sense of urgency. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch with Nicola Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

Beyond Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting an established, values-led not for profit organisation in the appointment of a Part Time Finance Manager to join their fantastic team. This is a genuinely interesting role in a purpose-driven environment, with a mix of commercial activity and grant-funded income. The organisation is going through a period of growth and development, with strong external stakeholder engagement and increasing focus on robust financial reporting and planning. You’ll be working closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the finance function, and helping shape financial processes moving forward. The Role You’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, overseeing one team member and external providers (payroll, HR, etc.). This is a hands-on role but with a strong strategic element - ideal for someone who can balance doing the detail with stepping back to support wider organisational decisions. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and control Production of: Monthly management accounts Budgets and reforecasts Rolling cashflow forecasts Preparing financial reports for senior leadership, trustees, and external stakeholders Supporting annual reporting requirements (including charity/statutory submissions) Ownership of tax-related matters (e.g. VAT, Gift Aid where applicable) Monitoring restricted vs unrestricted funding and balance sheet integrity Supporting funding applications with financial modelling and reporting Managing relationships with external providers (payroll, HR, accountants) Business partnering with internal teams to support performance, pricing, and cost management Developing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks Supporting longer-term business planning and sustainability Governance and reporting to Board and various stakeholders with commentary and insight to support decision making About You Qualified accountant or strong QBE background Experience operating in a standalone or small-team finance function Confident producing and presenting management information to non-finance stakeholders Strong stakeholder management - able to build trust quickly Comfortable working in a mixed income model (commercial + grant funding ideal, not essential) Hands-on, adaptable, and happy working in a collaborative environment Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning Able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery Nice to have (but not essential): Experience within not-for-profit or charity sector Exposure to funding bodies or grant reporting Why This Role? Genuinely different environment vs corporate finance roles High visibility role working closely with leadership Opportunity to shape processes and influence decision-making Flexible working pattern (part-time, some hybrid option) Strong values-led organisation with a clear direction Please apply now to hear more