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Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to support our Preconstruction team in the North West. Based from our Oldham office, this role supports projects across the region, working in a hybrid manner with 2 days per week from home. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in producing realistic, robust and de-risked programmes for tenders and preconstruction activity across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value and fast-track projects typically ranging from £10m to £100m across the North West. As Senior Planner, you will work closely with our preconstruction, operational and supply chain teams to develop accurate, evidence-based tender and construction programmes aligned to customer requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will also support the wider bid team by ensuring programmes are commercially informed, buildable and clearly communicated. Key responsibilities Produce robust tender and preconstruction programmes using Asta Powerproject Develop planning reports, programme commentaries and method statements to support tender submissions Prepare auditable programmes based on outputs, sequencing and supply chain engagement Produce site logistics plans and planning information for tender adjudication Advise bid teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes Support project presentations and present confidently at post-tender interviews Identify opportunities for MMC, innovation and value engineering during tender development Support live projects when required, including programme management and progress monitoring Undertake site visits and reports, and use as-built data to support benchmarking and productivity improvementWhat we're looking for Proven planning experience within a main contractor or construction environment Ability to produce accurate programmes, sequencing and logistics plans using Asta Powerproject Strong understanding of construction methods and technology, including steel frame, concrete frame and timber frame solutions Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information Good understanding of site set-up, preliminaries and temporary works Experience of supporting preconstruction and delivery teams on complex projects Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain programmes clearly to internal teams, customers and consultants Analytical, detail-focused and commercially aware approach Ideally site-based planning experience Relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent) and appropriate CSCS card Working towards MCIOB (desirable) Awareness of digital construction, 4D planning and emerging planning tools (desirable)Additional Information We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to an enhanced pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA). At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

Estimator Pre-Construction Division Location: Oldham £50k - £60k + Package Employment Type: Full-Time Sector: Construction / Pre-Construction Reports to: Pre-Construction Manager Overview An established construction business is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Construction division. This role is responsible for managing the full tendering and estimating process, delivering accurate, competitive, and commercially viable estimates in line with fluctuating market conditions. The Estimator will play a critical role in supporting work-winning activities and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the tender lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Tender Process Management Receive, review, and organise tender documentation. Upload all tender information into CRM software and maintain an up-to-date tender register. File and manage documents on the internal server for clear project visibility. Conduct initial bid appraisals to support bid/no-bid decisions. Identify key client stakeholders and decision makers. Review workload weekly with the Pre-Construction Manager to agree tender priorities. Fully interpret the scope of works and accurately measure client drawings. Produce marked-up drawings and clear take-off lists. Prepare accurate preliminary costs considering programme, specifications, and operational requirements. Pricing & Bid Preparation Build up rates using client specifications and standard estimating formats. Review contract conditions and scope to ensure full bid compliance. Prepare general and project-specific qualifications and clarifications. Produce high-quality tender submissions for approval prior to client issue. Continuously monitor market conditions to maintain competitive pricing. Submit bids on time, supporting the businesss work-winning process. Risk, Opportunity & Competitor Analysis Assess tenders for risks and opportunities, reporting strategies back to the Pre-Construction Manager. Research and understand competitor activity for each project. Operational & Commercial Handover Present full project details at handover meetings following a successful bid. Liaise with operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process. Ensure seamless transition of documentation and communication from estimating to pre-construction. Reporting & Administration Produce tender information for estimating timetables and resource planning. Update tender spreadsheets and CRM systems regularly. Generate weekly tender progress reports for review with the Pre-Construction Manager. Client Management Act as a proactive point of contact for clients throughout the tender journey. Provide solutions and respond to client queries professionally. Issue tender submissions upon internal approval. Follow up with clients post-submission and report updates for weekly internal meetings. Values & Behaviours The successful candidate will naturally align with core industry values such as teamwork, honesty, doing things right the first time, and striving for excellence in all areas of work. Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes Essential Strong data management and software skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Understanding of on-site operational delivery. Commercially aware and financially astute. Exceptional attention to detail. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Effective communicator with strong influencing skills. Process-driven and structured in approach. Experience managing diverse stakeholder groups. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Desirable Technical knowledge in Drylining, SFS, Metframe, or similar. Understanding of construction preliminary cost build-ups. Awareness of construction contracts and commercial processes. Knowledge of construction programming methodologies. Qualifications Essential A-Level education (or equivalent). Construction-related qualification (preferably HNC or above). Desirable Technical product training. Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB). TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you ready to lead the design process on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region? Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Design Manager, based out of our Oldham office, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and projects. What You'll Do: As a Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the design process, fostering collaboration across disciplines and driving project success. Leading the design on projects ranging from £10m to £100m across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential. You'll oversee, monitor, and report on design programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with project goals and budgets. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design process to produce accurate information that meets agreed specifications and cost plans. Managing the appointment and performance of consultants in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. Developing a design programme with consultants to meet whole-life programme milestones. Delivering cost-effective, innovative technical solutions. Chairing design team meetings and driving action plans to completion. Ensuring designs meet all statutory and regulatory approvals, with comprehensive tracking and documentation.With a robust pipeline of projects and a transparent outlook, you'll have the confidence that you're joining a stable business with a fantastic culture. About You We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for innovative construction solutions. Key skills and attributes include: Strong leadership and communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in developing and managing design programmes. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to construction design. The ability to produce cost-effective and creative technical solutions. Preconstruction experience highly desirableIn Return We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to an enhanced pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

Design & Compliance Manager (Registered Building Inspector Class 2 or Class 3) Greater Manchester £85,000 DOE + £5,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Full-Time | Permanent We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction contractor with a strong reputation in refurbishment, regeneration and public-sector projects across the North West. Due to continued growth, they are creating a brand-new role for a Design & Compliance Manager (Registered Building Inspector) to sit within their Building Refurbishment division. This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of compliance across complex refurbishment schemes including high-rise, retrofit and listed buildings. The Role Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead on all aspects of design and regulatory compliance from procurement through to handover. You will ensure projects align with: Building Regulations Building Safety Act requirements Gateway 2 & 3 submissions PAS 2035 / 2038 standards Contractual and statutory frameworks You will play a key role in identifying risk early, embedding robust compliance processes, and ensuring design integrity across high-risk and heritage refurbishment projects. Key Responsibilities Lead Design & Compliance throughout pre-construction, delivery and completion Manage Gateway 2 & Gateway 3 submissions Review tender and design documentation to identify risk and mitigation strategies Coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants Lead technical design reviews and risk workshops Ensure buildability, sustainability and regulatory compliance Develop internal compliance procedures and best practice standards Act as a trusted advisor to delivery teams and senior leadership About You Registered Building Inspector (Class 3 preferred) Class 2 RBIs with high-rise experience will also be considered Strong understanding of refurbishment, retrofit and high-risk buildings Detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act and PAS 2035/2038 Confident interpreting complex legislation and technical documentation Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused Excellent stakeholder and consultant coordination skills This role would suit someone looking to step into a newly created position where they can shape compliance strategy and influence how refurbishment projects are delivered. Whats On Offer Financial £65,000 £85,000 depending on experience £5,500 Car Allowance Enhanced pension contributions (up to 7.5%) Life assurance (3x salary) Benefits & retail discount portal Health & Wellbeing 26 days holiday + bank holidays Additional loyalty holiday scheme Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid & flexible working Private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Bi-annual wellbeing day Development Access to online training platform Opportunity to influence and shape a growing division If you are a Registered Building Inspector looking for a strategic role within a forward-thinking contractor delivering meaningful refurbishment schemes, we would welcome a confidential conversation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Here are what the values will mean for you in this Technical Programme Manager role:. Work closely with product managers, engineering leads and technical product managers to understand delivery requirements and roadmap priorities. What You’ll Bring To The Technical Programme Manager Role.

We're seeking a Technical Energy Design Programme Manager to strategically orchestrate multi-disciplinary design workstreams across our energy projects (£10m+). You'll ensure alignment with organisational objectives by integrating design programme governance, combining technical expertise with adva

The Infrastructure Build Technical Project Manager will manage and support infrastructure design, build and deployment of the data center facilities. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for creating executable project plans with clearly defined milestones, reporting project status, wor

A leading technology firm is seeking a Technical Programme Delivery Manager for a 12-month contract based in Manchester.

You’ll be joining a team of energetic Technical Programme Managers and Programme Managers who combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to deliver complex, high priority programmes. You will report into a Senior Manager of Technical Programme Management. We are looking for a Sta

Paragon Alpha – Hedge Fund Talent Business is recruiting a Technical Programme Manager to join a systematic hedge fund in London.

We're looking for a talented Technical Programme Manager to join Isla's Delivery team. Proven work experience as a Programme or Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar.

Cross-Functional Coordination: You will manage complex initiatives that need close coordination across technical, commercial and client-facing teams, ensuring clear alignment and timely technical outcomes for the business. Focus on Impact: Always keep productivity, security, reliability and ultimate

Technical Programme Delivery Manager – Saudi / Middle East.

Minimum 3 years as a Technical Programme Manager or Delivery Manager, working directly with engineers and external customers. What You’ll Do as a Technical Programme Manager. This role is a critical programme management function within Doccla's Integrations team, responsible for keeping our growin

Delivery Manager / Technical Programme Manager. We’re looking for a talented Technical Programme Manager to join Isla’s Delivery team. Proven work experience as a Programme or Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or similar.

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical program management and the ability to manage cross-team dependencies effectively.

We are looking for a highly-driven Technical Programme Manager who can provide organisation and coordination support for our engineering initiatives. Depending on the team, the person, and the circumstances, you may find yourself anywhere on the spectrum from Programme Manager to Product Manager. Th

Minimum 3 years as a Technical Programme Manager or Delivery Manager, working directly with engineers and external customers. What You’ll Do as a Technical Programme Manager. This role is a critical programme management function within Doccla's Integrations team, responsible for keeping our growin

A leading food technology company in London is looking for a Staff Technical Programme Manager.

A leading financial technology company in Greater London is seeking a highly-driven Technical Programme Manager. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Gather and document business requirements for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) enhancements, ensuring alignment with laboratory workflows and regulatory standards.Collaborate with stakeholders (lab scientists, QA, IT) to analyse current processes and identify opportunities for system

Proven experience as a Business Analyst in project or programme environments. The business is currently undertaking a large-scale transformation and continuous improvement programme, with significant investment in modernising systems, processes and ways of working. Maintain clear, organised document

Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, timelines and deliverables. We are specifically looking for candidates with both technical and business focused skills, who can articulate the outcomes and value of their work, and have working experience in some or all of the following:. A

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex concepts to both technical and executive audiences. Manage the complete requirements lifecycle—from elicitation and functional specification to technical design alignment and final validation.

Define project scope, technical specifications, budgets, and schedules. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

To develop and manage site specific method statements and risk assessments where necessary and ensure that Health and Safety requirements are upheld ∙ To be responsible for compliance with regard to technical auditing and to manage compliance with quality standards & regulations.

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Technical reporting, tender documentation, and design packages. A te

We are looking for someone who is practical, technically skilled and confident working with customers in dynamic environments. In this role, you will report to the General Manager and contribute to delivering projects on time and within budget. Prepare installation drawings, schematics, and technica

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, focused on CNC machining, process improvement, and project delivery. Providing technical support across CNC machining operations. Comfortable working from technical drawings and engineering specifications.

They’re looking to bring in someone to support the delivery of complex programmes - but this isn’t a typical “career Project Manager” hire. Can clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Help bring structure, clarity, and momentum to technically complex

As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Design Engineer - Powertrain to join our dynamic team and deliver critical systems into high-performance vehicle programmes. Own the technical delivery of powertrain systems

Shape hypotheses, success metrics, technical assumptions. Proven Technical BA experience embedded in software teams. Technical user stories written.

Review and approve contractor submittals, manage technical queries, and resolve site issues. Contribution to set up the technical function across the company through process improvements and knowledge sharing. The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical development, design, and execution o

Providing electrical, controls and instrumentation expertise and electrical technical guidance to the project team. Developing practical, cost effective engineering designs and taking full account of the many competing factors (technical, operational and economic). Working alongside existing client

Full-Time contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata).Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common.Were hard-working, focused, and reliable.As a Warehouse Operative (Goods In), youll play a vital role in keeping our warehouse operations runnin

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Do you have a passion for engineering and project management, with a desire to work on innovative products? If so,we invite you to join our team!A bit about us: Calrec is a leading designer and supplier of audio broadcast mixing equipment, relied on b

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Project Engineer (Civil) Commutable from Aylesbury, Tring, Stoke Mandeville, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Bicester £40,000 - £45,000 Progression Training Bonus 33 Days Holiday Annual Work Trips Health Insurance EV Salary Sacrifice scheme Do you have experience working on construction or housebu

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Project Support Engineer Milton Keynes £40,000 - £50,000 Were supporting a specialist engineering business looking for a Project Support Engineer to join their growing Project Management team.This role is ideal for someone with broad engineering knowledge to support project delivery , working acro

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This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per da

This role focuses on engineering design oversight, assurance, and technical governance across both new-build and asset-replacement schemes. Contract Details Location: Home-based, with infrequent site/factory/office visits (typically less than once per month) Duration: 6-month contract, potential ext

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BMS Project Engineer (Building Energy Management Systems) Salary: £50,000 £65,000 DOELocation: London & SoutheastBenefits: Car allowance, bonus scheme, additional allowances, pr

Trainee Business Analyst Programme – Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first Business Analyst role. The Programme Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. The programme includes earning BCS cer