Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in managing a team of Commercial managers who support the 3 functional areas of the business: Selling, Managing and Scaling. The role is critical in supporting the business flywheel and to ensure targets are stretched and delivered. Responsible for ensuring we build a first class marketplace attracting customers with our value, choice and ease proposition and a depth of travel products from our supplier base. The role works alongside the Head of FP&A and will report into the Commercial Finance Director. The role is based in Hammersmith London and hybrid (3 days in office). Your day-to-day: Full overall responsibility for the Commercial Finance Functions within loveholidays: Spearheading the delivery of annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for loveholidays for Selling, Managing, and Scaling (incl. International Expansion). Leading a focused Commercial Finance team to strategically stretch revenue targets across all facets of the flywheel, meticulously aligning with the overarching company strategy. Overseeing the Commercial Finance team to ensure stringent cost management within budget constraints, with any additional expenditure supported by compelling business cases for approval in monthly investment committees. Actively participating in the quarterly OKR processes and contributing to the long-term prioritisation strategy to ensure alignment with the objectives of Heads in functional areas. Serving as a key contributor in the Finance Leadership team, showcasing strategic acumen and contributing to high-level decision-making. Demonstrating effective communication skills to engage peers and exerting influence over the Executive team through impactful insights. Undertaking other ad-hoc project work as required, showcasing adaptability and strategic agility in addressing evolving business needs. Utilising exposure and commercial insight to conduct competitor analysis, explaining variances to targets, and strategically exploiting opportunities while mitigating risks. Providing coaching and mentoring to a highly visible commercial finance team, fostering an environment conducive to their success and professional development. Managing the growth of a team expanding into international markets, leveraging experience and visibility to establish and maintain exemplary standards. Your skillset: Qualified Accountant (minimum 5+ years post qual) Experience of Managing a team of qualified Accountants Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience working with high volumes of data with the aptitude to understand vast and complex information, and convey in a simple, clear and concise manner Experience working alongside Strategy, Product, Pricing and Supply teams Extremely diligent and delivers on time Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done You will thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Not necessary but would be desirable to have: Experience in travel may be an advantage, but managing a Commercial Finance team you have run will be the most important factor relating to your experience. You will have worked in a business with annual growth exceeding 50% pa You will have worked for a Private Equity business. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5% Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: 1.Talent Acquisition Partner screening (virtual) - 30 mins 2. 1st stage with Finance Director (virtual)- 45 mins 3. 2nd stage with Key Stakeholders - Task and competency based interview (in Office) - 1.5 hours (45m presentation/45m interview) 4. Final stage with key CFO and Selling Director (Virtual/In office)- 45 mins
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Why loveholidays? At loveholidays, we're on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers' unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway. Our team is the driving force behind our role as our customers' personal holiday expert - the smart way to get away. The impact you'll have: To support loveholidays' goal of becoming Europe's largest dynamic package holiday operator, this position will be instrumental in managing a team of Commercial managers who support the 3 functional areas of the business: Selling, Managing and Scaling. The role is critical in supporting the business flywheel and to ensure targets are stretched and delivered. Responsible for ensuring we build a first class marketplace attracting customers with our value, choice and ease proposition and a depth of travel products from our supplier base. The role works alongside the Head of FP&A and will report into the Commercial Finance Director. The role is based in Hammersmith London and hybrid (3 days in office). Your day-to-day: Full overall responsibility for the Commercial Finance Functions within loveholidays: Spearheading the delivery of annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for loveholidays for Selling, Managing, and Scaling (incl. International Expansion). Leading a focused Commercial Finance team to strategically stretch revenue targets across all facets of the flywheel, meticulously aligning with the overarching company strategy. Overseeing the Commercial Finance team to ensure stringent cost management within budget constraints, with any additional expenditure supported by compelling business cases for approval in monthly investment committees. Actively participating in the quarterly OKR processes and contributing to the long-term prioritisation strategy to ensure alignment with the objectives of Heads in functional areas. Serving as a key contributor in the Finance Leadership team, showcasing strategic acumen and contributing to high-level decision-making. Demonstrating effective communication skills to engage peers and exerting influence over the Executive team through impactful insights. Undertaking other ad-hoc project work as required, showcasing adaptability and strategic agility in addressing evolving business needs. Utilising exposure and commercial insight to conduct competitor analysis, explaining variances to targets, and strategically exploiting opportunities while mitigating risks. Providing coaching and mentoring to a highly visible commercial finance team, fostering an environment conducive to their success and professional development. Managing the growth of a team expanding into international markets, leveraging experience and visibility to establish and maintain exemplary standards. Your skillset: Qualified Accountant (minimum 5+ years post qual) Experience of Managing a team of qualified Accountants Ability to build rapport with senior stakeholders and influence decision making Experience working with high volumes of data with the aptitude to understand vast and complex information, and convey in a simple, clear and concise manner Experience working alongside Strategy, Product, Pricing and Supply teams Extremely diligent and delivers on time Organised, task focused and will go the extra mile to get things done You will thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Not necessary but would be desirable to have: Experience in travel may be an advantage, but managing a Commercial Finance team you have run will be the most important factor relating to your experience. You will have worked in a business with annual growth exceeding 50% pa You will have worked for a Private Equity business. Perks of joining us: Other than an amazing environment for you to grow, have impact and show the world your incredible skills, we offer the following benefits: Company pension contributions at 5% Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up Discounted holidays for you, your family and friends 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service, up to a maximum 30 days per annum Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care vouchers At loveholidays, we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey. The interview journey: 1.Talent Acquisition Partner screening (virtual) - 30 mins 2. 1st stage with Finance Director (virtual)- 45 mins 3. 2nd stage with Key Stakeholders - Task and competency based interview (in Office) - 1.5 hours (45m presentation/45m interview) 4. Final stage with key CFO and Selling Director (Virtual/In office)- 45 mins
SAP Cost Planner - South East - 8 Month Contract - 500- 600 Per Day Umbrella Rate - Hybrid Work Advanced Resource Managers are currently working for a global consultancy that works on major projects throughout the UK. They are currently looking for a SAP Cost Planner to join their team in the South East. About You: You will have a strong background in cost planning using SAP. What you will be doing: In this position, you will be tasked with working with delivery planners to help maintain and track key SAP milestones as well as updating SAP with information based on forecasts, actuals, and slippage, provided by the consultants. This position is based in the South East of England and is commutable for all taking Train, Bus and Car. The position offers hybrid work where you are required in the office, 1 day a week. The role is paying between 500- 600 Per Day Umbrella rate, over an 8-month contractual period and there is a chance to extend. We can only consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK for this position. For more information on this exciting position, please contact George Wilson at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 25, 2024
Contractor
SAP Cost Planner - South East - 8 Month Contract - 500- 600 Per Day Umbrella Rate - Hybrid Work Advanced Resource Managers are currently working for a global consultancy that works on major projects throughout the UK. They are currently looking for a SAP Cost Planner to join their team in the South East. About You: You will have a strong background in cost planning using SAP. What you will be doing: In this position, you will be tasked with working with delivery planners to help maintain and track key SAP milestones as well as updating SAP with information based on forecasts, actuals, and slippage, provided by the consultants. This position is based in the South East of England and is commutable for all taking Train, Bus and Car. The position offers hybrid work where you are required in the office, 1 day a week. The role is paying between 500- 600 Per Day Umbrella rate, over an 8-month contractual period and there is a chance to extend. We can only consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK for this position. For more information on this exciting position, please contact George Wilson at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Configuration Manager 6 Month Contract Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Offering circa 40ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Configuration Manager? Do you have experience working in the Defence and Aerospace domain? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Configuration Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. What you will be involved in: Work transversely across multiple business projects to ensure a consistent and comprehensive CM approach. Understand individual project status and milestones before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables. Gain a robust understanding of specific business CM processes before supporting the expression and embedding of these within the project. Grow CM knowledge and expertise throughout the Configuration Management group. Work collaboratively with CM Group Lead and CM team members, providing assertive advice and technical direction, whilst fostering a supportive and positive working culture. Your Skillset could include: A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical understanding of a product life-cycle and its key delivery milestones. Significant Configuration Manage experience within the Aerospace or Defence industry. Past performance of leading Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes. Ability to problem solve, define best practices, and build Configuration Management effectiveness in order to successfully control product data across multiple projects, through development and production phases. Appreciation of product life-cycle management processes and tools to provide efficient, controlled evolution of product data. Passion for coaching and developing others through the sharing and delivery of knowledge, information, and best practices. Understanding of how to satisfy and complement external standards through healthy and efficient business processes. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Configuration Manager 6 Month Contract Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Offering circa 40ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 24, 2024
Contractor
Configuration Manager 6 Month Contract Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Offering circa 40ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Configuration Manager? Do you have experience working in the Defence and Aerospace domain? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Configuration Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK SC clearance in this role. What you will be involved in: Work transversely across multiple business projects to ensure a consistent and comprehensive CM approach. Understand individual project status and milestones before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables. Gain a robust understanding of specific business CM processes before supporting the expression and embedding of these within the project. Grow CM knowledge and expertise throughout the Configuration Management group. Work collaboratively with CM Group Lead and CM team members, providing assertive advice and technical direction, whilst fostering a supportive and positive working culture. Your Skillset could include: A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical understanding of a product life-cycle and its key delivery milestones. Significant Configuration Manage experience within the Aerospace or Defence industry. Past performance of leading Configuration Management activities on engineering programmes. Ability to problem solve, define best practices, and build Configuration Management effectiveness in order to successfully control product data across multiple projects, through development and production phases. Appreciation of product life-cycle management processes and tools to provide efficient, controlled evolution of product data. Passion for coaching and developing others through the sharing and delivery of knowledge, information, and best practices. Understanding of how to satisfy and complement external standards through healthy and efficient business processes. If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Configuration Manager 6 Month Contract Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire Offering circa 40ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Delivery Manager to join our evolving team. We're always on the lookout for top talent to join our growing business. In fact, we never stand still, we work hard, make quick decisions and deliver to our ambitious goals every day. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the customer and clients are the primary focus in the Final Mile of the parcel jo click apply for full job details
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Delivery Manager to join our evolving team. We're always on the lookout for top talent to join our growing business. In fact, we never stand still, we work hard, make quick decisions and deliver to our ambitious goals every day. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the customer and clients are the primary focus in the Final Mile of the parcel jo click apply for full job details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Delivery Manager to join our evolving team. We're always on the lookout for top talent to join our growing business. In fact, we never stand still, we work hard, make quick decisions and deliver to our ambitious goals every day. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the customer and clients are the primary focus in the Final Mile of the parcel jo click apply for full job details
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Delivery Manager to join our evolving team. We're always on the lookout for top talent to join our growing business. In fact, we never stand still, we work hard, make quick decisions and deliver to our ambitious goals every day. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the customer and clients are the primary focus in the Final Mile of the parcel jo click apply for full job details
Senior IT Auditor Hybrid £44,260 - £59,556 Your new role As a Senior IT Auditor, you will deliver high quality audits from planning to completion across all areas of IT. This role will help strengthen the company's risk management, internal control and governance arrangements, with the overall results incorporated into the annual assurance statement. Reporting into the IT Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing your day-to-day duties to ensure you meet deadlines and audit milestones. You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills as you meet with, and present to, all levels of Digital Services (formerly known as the IT Directorate) up to and including the Executive Director, gathering information and documentation to complete successful audits. You can be based in one of our UK office's and we have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of office/home working. You will be required to attend the office around 2 days per week. Our offices are in Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Guildford, Leeds, and Manchester. This role also has the potential to be offered on a part-time or job share basis and has flexibility to ensure you have a great work-life balance! Travel to other National Highways and supplier premises with overnight stays as necessary. What you'll be leading on Delivering the planning and execution of high-quality individual IT audits through planning, fieldwork and reporting stages that meet quality and professional standards. Work with senior management to agree any findings and management actions and report your results to the auditees. Providing independent, objective, and practical support and advice to management and clients on risk management, internal control, and governance arrangements. Managing client relations and expectations with staff and managers at all levels. Contributing to the development of audit and assurance policies, practices, and plans, as well as the overall management of the division, to ensure that it continues to produce high quality work that meets the organisation's needs. To be successful you'll need: CISA or equivalent professional qualification Knowledge and experience of IT audit, including COBIT/ITIL, project development (Agile, Waterfall, MSP/PRINCE2), IT vendor management, ERP audit, IT risk and security. Experience supporting the development of audit strategies and plans, and proven demonstrable experience undertaking and delivering audits in a timely and quality manner. Experience of establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, using your excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence where necessary. Ability to manage own workload, using own initiative, demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills. Experience in writing and managing reports for a variety of stakeholders including the board and executive is essential. A bit about us There's never been a better time to join our Finance & Business Services (FBS) team. Delivery is a huge collective exercise, with collaboration between Finance and Business Services - FBS - and every other part of the business. Getting it right means success for us all. Our remit in FBS is very broad - and there is a lot to do. Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation. Our benefits package: Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus. Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%. Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays). Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home. Life assurance of 4 times annual salary. Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines. A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel. Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience. And we are: Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), e.g. for caring responsibilities. Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme. Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort. If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3-year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) And finally An informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Closing date for applications: 7 th May 2024 at 11:59 PM. We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Senior IT Auditor Hybrid £44,260 - £59,556 Your new role As a Senior IT Auditor, you will deliver high quality audits from planning to completion across all areas of IT. This role will help strengthen the company's risk management, internal control and governance arrangements, with the overall results incorporated into the annual assurance statement. Reporting into the IT Audit Manager, you will be responsible for managing your day-to-day duties to ensure you meet deadlines and audit milestones. You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills as you meet with, and present to, all levels of Digital Services (formerly known as the IT Directorate) up to and including the Executive Director, gathering information and documentation to complete successful audits. You can be based in one of our UK office's and we have a flexible hybrid working approach, meaning the role will be a combination of office/home working. You will be required to attend the office around 2 days per week. Our offices are in Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Guildford, Leeds, and Manchester. This role also has the potential to be offered on a part-time or job share basis and has flexibility to ensure you have a great work-life balance! Travel to other National Highways and supplier premises with overnight stays as necessary. What you'll be leading on Delivering the planning and execution of high-quality individual IT audits through planning, fieldwork and reporting stages that meet quality and professional standards. Work with senior management to agree any findings and management actions and report your results to the auditees. Providing independent, objective, and practical support and advice to management and clients on risk management, internal control, and governance arrangements. Managing client relations and expectations with staff and managers at all levels. Contributing to the development of audit and assurance policies, practices, and plans, as well as the overall management of the division, to ensure that it continues to produce high quality work that meets the organisation's needs. To be successful you'll need: CISA or equivalent professional qualification Knowledge and experience of IT audit, including COBIT/ITIL, project development (Agile, Waterfall, MSP/PRINCE2), IT vendor management, ERP audit, IT risk and security. Experience supporting the development of audit strategies and plans, and proven demonstrable experience undertaking and delivering audits in a timely and quality manner. Experience of establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, using your excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence where necessary. Ability to manage own workload, using own initiative, demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills. Experience in writing and managing reports for a variety of stakeholders including the board and executive is essential. A bit about us There's never been a better time to join our Finance & Business Services (FBS) team. Delivery is a huge collective exercise, with collaboration between Finance and Business Services - FBS - and every other part of the business. Getting it right means success for us all. Our remit in FBS is very broad - and there is a lot to do. Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation. Our benefits package: Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus. Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%. Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays). Flexible hours and blended working between base location/home. Life assurance of 4 times annual salary. Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines. A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel. Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience. And we are: Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), e.g. for caring responsibilities. Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme. Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effort. If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3-year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) And finally An informal blended working approach has been adopted for many of our roles across National Highways. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Closing date for applications: 7 th May 2024 at 11:59 PM. We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires.
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Bedfordshire Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned carpentry and joinery subcontractor in Bedfordshire. They work mainly with national contractors. Their work is almost exclusively within the London area. Last years turnover for the company was over £10 Million. The commercial department currently consists of two additional quantity surveyors and two trainee surveyors. They work on schemes ranging from £200k - £11m. The good bit: Car Allowance £7250 Holiday 25 days Hours 40 Discretionary Bonus 5% Pension ERS 3% EE 5% Life Cover x3 Business Mileage 25ppm Base Office in Bedfordshire / 1 day on-site per job. Nature & Objectives of the Job As a Senior Quantity Surveyor will have financial responsibility for projects undertaken and will carry out all surveying/commercial activities to meet the project objectives, including providing advice, guidance, and support on such matters to the Operations Team. Roles and Responsibilities Attendance at the initial handover meeting, ensuring required information is obtained or raised. Ensuring a full understanding of the contract documents is obtained. Ensuring a full understanding of the pre-commencement budgets is gained prior to signing off the handover form. Responsibility for checking the order and contract and raising any concerns/anomalies in a timely manner. Responsibility for providing the Operations Team with a project analysis to include cost projections, including the production of labour pay out rates for project team. Responsibility for identifying subcontractors, arranging, and agreeing costs or placing subcontract orders. Responsibility of preparing valuation and administration of subcontractor accounts and submitting in a timely manner. Responsibility for attending valuation meetings with the Main Contractor or the clients representative as and when required. Responsibility for agreeing each submitted valuation within fourteen days of submission. Responsibility for ensuring payment is received for each valuation, as contracted. Responsibility for accurate monthly costings and presentation of the required reports to be reviewed with your Commercial Manager. Responsibility for pricing, confirming, and submitting and agreeing all variations with the Main Contractor. Responsibilities for measuring labour only subcontractor and direct labour on a weekly basis and authorising payment accordingly, through weekly timesheets & labour only subcontractor invoices. Create and maintain accurate records of weekly timesheets & invoices, to enable accurate reporting on costs. Responsibility for the creation, submission, and agreement of final accounts within a two-month period after completion on site. Responsibility for ensuring final account payment is received in accordance with the contract conditions. Responsibility for ensuring retention monies are received in line with the contract and ensuring they apply for the first half release as and when the final accounts are agreed. Produce Purchase Orders for variation works on site, ensuring that costs associated with these Purchase Orders are based on competitive quotations. Ensure financial documentation is accurate and timely. In all relevant areas cost must be based on competitive quotations and control of expense must be meticulous. Responsible for preparing and negotiating claims for the extensions of time and reimbursement of loss and expense. Identify the appropriate financial solutions to the problems and produce the supporting documentation. Responsible, along with management team and procurement team, for delivering an improving profit margin for each contract. Adhere to and assist with the implementation and delivery of all commercial processes and procedures. Understand the contractual, commercial, and legal processes relating to your project. Maintain a high level of understanding for construction techniques, problems, and solutions. Provide high quality technical/commercial support in meeting the businesses and client objectives. To respond rapidly and effectively to the businesses and client needs. successfully with other team members. Comply with prescribed company procedures for entering into agreements and that every effort is made to protect the company from all risks associated with the contractual arrangements and that all subcontract agreements and purchase orders are signed off and authorised. Provide accurate information that reflect a true indication of each contract performance. Attendance and commercial involvement at monthly team meetings The right person Senior Quantity Surveyor Qualifications Qualified at Degree Level in Quantity Surveying-Commercial Management CSCS Professional Qualified Person Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience 7 + years experience of working within in the construction industry. You will have worked for a Subcontractor, ideally carpentry but other subcontractor backgrounds will be considered. Technical Competencies Knowledge of all areas of carpentry Understanding of working drawings Financial Awareness Budget & Resource Management Supply Chain Processes Technical & Commercial Awareness Understanding of new construction techniques Negotiating Skills Please apply online / email directly to apply with your full CV. Due to volume of application we receive, if you havent heard back within 48 hours your application has been unsuccessful JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Bedfordshire Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned carpentry and joinery subcontractor in Bedfordshire. They work mainly with national contractors. Their work is almost exclusively within the London area. Last years turnover for the company was over £10 Million. The commercial department currently consists of two additional quantity surveyors and two trainee surveyors. They work on schemes ranging from £200k - £11m. The good bit: Car Allowance £7250 Holiday 25 days Hours 40 Discretionary Bonus 5% Pension ERS 3% EE 5% Life Cover x3 Business Mileage 25ppm Base Office in Bedfordshire / 1 day on-site per job. Nature & Objectives of the Job As a Senior Quantity Surveyor will have financial responsibility for projects undertaken and will carry out all surveying/commercial activities to meet the project objectives, including providing advice, guidance, and support on such matters to the Operations Team. Roles and Responsibilities Attendance at the initial handover meeting, ensuring required information is obtained or raised. Ensuring a full understanding of the contract documents is obtained. Ensuring a full understanding of the pre-commencement budgets is gained prior to signing off the handover form. Responsibility for checking the order and contract and raising any concerns/anomalies in a timely manner. Responsibility for providing the Operations Team with a project analysis to include cost projections, including the production of labour pay out rates for project team. Responsibility for identifying subcontractors, arranging, and agreeing costs or placing subcontract orders. Responsibility of preparing valuation and administration of subcontractor accounts and submitting in a timely manner. Responsibility for attending valuation meetings with the Main Contractor or the clients representative as and when required. Responsibility for agreeing each submitted valuation within fourteen days of submission. Responsibility for ensuring payment is received for each valuation, as contracted. Responsibility for accurate monthly costings and presentation of the required reports to be reviewed with your Commercial Manager. Responsibility for pricing, confirming, and submitting and agreeing all variations with the Main Contractor. Responsibilities for measuring labour only subcontractor and direct labour on a weekly basis and authorising payment accordingly, through weekly timesheets & labour only subcontractor invoices. Create and maintain accurate records of weekly timesheets & invoices, to enable accurate reporting on costs. Responsibility for the creation, submission, and agreement of final accounts within a two-month period after completion on site. Responsibility for ensuring final account payment is received in accordance with the contract conditions. Responsibility for ensuring retention monies are received in line with the contract and ensuring they apply for the first half release as and when the final accounts are agreed. Produce Purchase Orders for variation works on site, ensuring that costs associated with these Purchase Orders are based on competitive quotations. Ensure financial documentation is accurate and timely. In all relevant areas cost must be based on competitive quotations and control of expense must be meticulous. Responsible for preparing and negotiating claims for the extensions of time and reimbursement of loss and expense. Identify the appropriate financial solutions to the problems and produce the supporting documentation. Responsible, along with management team and procurement team, for delivering an improving profit margin for each contract. Adhere to and assist with the implementation and delivery of all commercial processes and procedures. Understand the contractual, commercial, and legal processes relating to your project. Maintain a high level of understanding for construction techniques, problems, and solutions. Provide high quality technical/commercial support in meeting the businesses and client objectives. To respond rapidly and effectively to the businesses and client needs. successfully with other team members. Comply with prescribed company procedures for entering into agreements and that every effort is made to protect the company from all risks associated with the contractual arrangements and that all subcontract agreements and purchase orders are signed off and authorised. Provide accurate information that reflect a true indication of each contract performance. Attendance and commercial involvement at monthly team meetings The right person Senior Quantity Surveyor Qualifications Qualified at Degree Level in Quantity Surveying-Commercial Management CSCS Professional Qualified Person Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience 7 + years experience of working within in the construction industry. You will have worked for a Subcontractor, ideally carpentry but other subcontractor backgrounds will be considered. Technical Competencies Knowledge of all areas of carpentry Understanding of working drawings Financial Awareness Budget & Resource Management Supply Chain Processes Technical & Commercial Awareness Understanding of new construction techniques Negotiating Skills Please apply online / email directly to apply with your full CV. Due to volume of application we receive, if you havent heard back within 48 hours your application has been unsuccessful JBRP1_UKTJ
Business Energy & Sustainability Manager - Better Futures Job Description Context West London Business (WLB) ensures West London is a successful, inclusive, environment for responsible business. West London is the UK's global gateway; a £73billion+ GVA economy underpinned by 120,000+ businesses. We are a non-profit business-led leadership forum, with members including Heathrow and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as key regional firms such as Fuller, Smith & Turner and Bigham's. WLB has 15,000+ supporters and convenes 30+ events per annum, including the West London Business Awards. Our members work together through WLB to raise West London's global economic competitiveness and catalyse action for people and the planet. As part of a pan-London partnership, WLB delivers the Green Business Action programme that helps hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the capital understand their carbon impact and plan to reduce it. One of the projects, Better Futures, is supported by the Mayor of London and is leading London's transition towards Net Zero. Our vision is for every SME to be more resilient and able to grow responsibly. Our mission is to offer practical and accessible support so organisations can reduce their energy costs and cut their carbon emissions. In addition to the Better Futures workstream of Green Business Action, WLB is delivering two locally funded projects in Tower Hamlets and Hackney that are focused solely on delivering on-site energy assessments and helping businesses reduce their energy footprint through advice and grant funding. This role is responsible for delivering these two projects within the wider Green Business Action programme. You will be part of a small and dynamic team that delivers the ambitious and highly impactful Green Business Action programme that is enabling lasting change across the capital and moving us towards a low carbon future. WLB is an inclusive and supportive organisation, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, belief systems, identities, and any other characteristics to apply for this role. Diversity and integrity are key to the success of all our programmes. Green Business Action is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit Job Purpose and Responsibilities The Business Energy and Sustainability Manager will develop and deliver around 60 energy audits and grants to local businesses in the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney. You will be responsible for managing the project delivery against milestones and tight deadlines. You will promote the programme to local businesses, including running business drop-in events and calling firms in follow-up to communications organised by the wider Green Business Action Team. You will manageall the client onboarding and engagement from initial registration, energy assessments, follow-up calls, funding applications, grant spending, and grant disbursement. It is a varied and hands-on role for an energetic and diligent Project Manager who likes to get involved in every aspect of a project from design to delivery to oversight. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an enthusiastic and credible communicator to small businesses, agile and able to remain calm and professional. Your goal will be to ensure that the project hits targets according to the delivery schedule and achieves lasting and impactful energy reductions for local businesses. This role is for a person that is passionate about delivering business support and enjoys working in a fast-paced social enterprise. Previous experience of working in either property, engineering, retrofit or energy-related fields is desirable but not essential. If you are a great communicator and problem-solver, we'd love to hear from you. Main Responsibilities Business engagement and delivery (65% of time): Business engagement and outreach to hit targets for 15 energy audits per month. Client onboarding and liaison throughout the energy assessment and grant disbursement process. Overseeing registrations, participant vetting and information gathering of energy data and information about the businesses. Booking in energy assessments with external energy auditors and local businesses. Checking the energy recommendations and circulating to the participants. Providing advice to businesses about how best to act on the energy advice, or organising information sessions with the energy consultants. Supporting the participants to apply for grant funding, including help with writing bids for various pots of funding. Sign-posting businesses to local trades and installers. Impact monitoring (15% of time): Gathering data throughout the project to report on actual energy reductions and to aid in the writing of case studies. Co-writing short case studies for a percentage of the participating businesses. Co-writing the final project reports when they both finish end of March 2025. Client Relationship Management (20% of time): Develop relationships with the relevant personnel at the London Borough's and project delivery partners. Producing regular updates against project delivery schedule and successfully hitting targets. Performing the role and managing resources in accordance with WLB's policies and procedures, including sound business ethics and health & safety standards. Working relationships: Chief Programmes Officer (Line Manager) Energy consultants (project suppliers) Head of Business Decarbonisation - GBA Environmental Sustainability Business Support Manager - Better Futures Marketing and Comms Managers - Better Futures/ GBA Chief Executive and any other staff and volunteers Local businesses Public sector and other project partners Personal Specification Qualifications Essential: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) Desirable: Educated in a subject area related to energy assessments including engineering, BREAM, RICS, DEA, NDEA, property management, retrofit advisor, and/or environmental science. Experience Essential: Proven track record of working in similar project based roles professionally with evidence of previous project delivery Desirable: Experience in sustainability related project delivery Experience working with diverse audiences Experience working on public sector funded projects Knowledge Essential: In depth knowledge of managing similar projects including planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and end of project reporting. Desirable: Basic knowledge of energy assessment or energy related content. Knowledge of the property and / or retrofit fields. Good understanding of engagement strategies for reaching hard-to-reach business. communities across diverse characteristics Basic understanding of climate change. Skills Essentials: Excellent management skills - extremely organised and proven track-record of hitting deadlines. Excellent communication and engagement skills to work effectively with professionals at all levels. Skilled at interpreting energy data or other similar data and repurposing it for different audiences. Adept at prioritising and self-management to work effectively alone, as well as part of a team. Financially literate - ability to understand and interpret financial and statistical data. Capable of rapidly mastering new subjects A practical problem solver Adept at digital analytical analysis Excellent IT skills, including CRM systems, Microsoft Office esp. excel. Disposition: Extremely organised Quick learner Entrepreneurial Creative Careful, accurate, pays attention to detail. Able to work to deadlines and hit targets. Willingness to learn and share skills with colleagues. Confident Calm under pressure Able to work on own and as part of a team. Able to communicate with people at all levels. Pleasant telephone and email manner. Energetic with a positive approach to enthuse and motivate. Salary and Benefits £35K full time (40hours/week). Fixed term contract from start date (position available immediately) to end of March 2025. 20 days holiday per annum pro rated, plus bank holidays. Employee healthcare and pension. The post will be based at Venture X White City. Hybrid working two days a week working from home are optional. Application By cover letter and CV by an email via the button below. Early applications encouraged. Deadline 5pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Successful applicant ideally available to start immediately.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Business Energy & Sustainability Manager - Better Futures Job Description Context West London Business (WLB) ensures West London is a successful, inclusive, environment for responsible business. West London is the UK's global gateway; a £73billion+ GVA economy underpinned by 120,000+ businesses. We are a non-profit business-led leadership forum, with members including Heathrow and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as key regional firms such as Fuller, Smith & Turner and Bigham's. WLB has 15,000+ supporters and convenes 30+ events per annum, including the West London Business Awards. Our members work together through WLB to raise West London's global economic competitiveness and catalyse action for people and the planet. As part of a pan-London partnership, WLB delivers the Green Business Action programme that helps hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the capital understand their carbon impact and plan to reduce it. One of the projects, Better Futures, is supported by the Mayor of London and is leading London's transition towards Net Zero. Our vision is for every SME to be more resilient and able to grow responsibly. Our mission is to offer practical and accessible support so organisations can reduce their energy costs and cut their carbon emissions. In addition to the Better Futures workstream of Green Business Action, WLB is delivering two locally funded projects in Tower Hamlets and Hackney that are focused solely on delivering on-site energy assessments and helping businesses reduce their energy footprint through advice and grant funding. This role is responsible for delivering these two projects within the wider Green Business Action programme. You will be part of a small and dynamic team that delivers the ambitious and highly impactful Green Business Action programme that is enabling lasting change across the capital and moving us towards a low carbon future. WLB is an inclusive and supportive organisation, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, belief systems, identities, and any other characteristics to apply for this role. Diversity and integrity are key to the success of all our programmes. Green Business Action is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit Job Purpose and Responsibilities The Business Energy and Sustainability Manager will develop and deliver around 60 energy audits and grants to local businesses in the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney. You will be responsible for managing the project delivery against milestones and tight deadlines. You will promote the programme to local businesses, including running business drop-in events and calling firms in follow-up to communications organised by the wider Green Business Action Team. You will manageall the client onboarding and engagement from initial registration, energy assessments, follow-up calls, funding applications, grant spending, and grant disbursement. It is a varied and hands-on role for an energetic and diligent Project Manager who likes to get involved in every aspect of a project from design to delivery to oversight. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an enthusiastic and credible communicator to small businesses, agile and able to remain calm and professional. Your goal will be to ensure that the project hits targets according to the delivery schedule and achieves lasting and impactful energy reductions for local businesses. This role is for a person that is passionate about delivering business support and enjoys working in a fast-paced social enterprise. Previous experience of working in either property, engineering, retrofit or energy-related fields is desirable but not essential. If you are a great communicator and problem-solver, we'd love to hear from you. Main Responsibilities Business engagement and delivery (65% of time): Business engagement and outreach to hit targets for 15 energy audits per month. Client onboarding and liaison throughout the energy assessment and grant disbursement process. Overseeing registrations, participant vetting and information gathering of energy data and information about the businesses. Booking in energy assessments with external energy auditors and local businesses. Checking the energy recommendations and circulating to the participants. Providing advice to businesses about how best to act on the energy advice, or organising information sessions with the energy consultants. Supporting the participants to apply for grant funding, including help with writing bids for various pots of funding. Sign-posting businesses to local trades and installers. Impact monitoring (15% of time): Gathering data throughout the project to report on actual energy reductions and to aid in the writing of case studies. Co-writing short case studies for a percentage of the participating businesses. Co-writing the final project reports when they both finish end of March 2025. Client Relationship Management (20% of time): Develop relationships with the relevant personnel at the London Borough's and project delivery partners. Producing regular updates against project delivery schedule and successfully hitting targets. Performing the role and managing resources in accordance with WLB's policies and procedures, including sound business ethics and health & safety standards. Working relationships: Chief Programmes Officer (Line Manager) Energy consultants (project suppliers) Head of Business Decarbonisation - GBA Environmental Sustainability Business Support Manager - Better Futures Marketing and Comms Managers - Better Futures/ GBA Chief Executive and any other staff and volunteers Local businesses Public sector and other project partners Personal Specification Qualifications Essential: Educated to degree level (or equivalent) Desirable: Educated in a subject area related to energy assessments including engineering, BREAM, RICS, DEA, NDEA, property management, retrofit advisor, and/or environmental science. Experience Essential: Proven track record of working in similar project based roles professionally with evidence of previous project delivery Desirable: Experience in sustainability related project delivery Experience working with diverse audiences Experience working on public sector funded projects Knowledge Essential: In depth knowledge of managing similar projects including planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and end of project reporting. Desirable: Basic knowledge of energy assessment or energy related content. Knowledge of the property and / or retrofit fields. Good understanding of engagement strategies for reaching hard-to-reach business. communities across diverse characteristics Basic understanding of climate change. Skills Essentials: Excellent management skills - extremely organised and proven track-record of hitting deadlines. Excellent communication and engagement skills to work effectively with professionals at all levels. Skilled at interpreting energy data or other similar data and repurposing it for different audiences. Adept at prioritising and self-management to work effectively alone, as well as part of a team. Financially literate - ability to understand and interpret financial and statistical data. Capable of rapidly mastering new subjects A practical problem solver Adept at digital analytical analysis Excellent IT skills, including CRM systems, Microsoft Office esp. excel. Disposition: Extremely organised Quick learner Entrepreneurial Creative Careful, accurate, pays attention to detail. Able to work to deadlines and hit targets. Willingness to learn and share skills with colleagues. Confident Calm under pressure Able to work on own and as part of a team. Able to communicate with people at all levels. Pleasant telephone and email manner. Energetic with a positive approach to enthuse and motivate. Salary and Benefits £35K full time (40hours/week). Fixed term contract from start date (position available immediately) to end of March 2025. 20 days holiday per annum pro rated, plus bank holidays. Employee healthcare and pension. The post will be based at Venture X White City. Hybrid working two days a week working from home are optional. Application By cover letter and CV by an email via the button below. Early applications encouraged. Deadline 5pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Successful applicant ideally available to start immediately.
Scope:
The primary role of the Build Project Manager is to support the build delivery of the client project. This will include project support of all back-end lifecycle activities post declaration through integration and up to final accounting. Supporting the lead project manager with the management of Civils, Electrical, Rigging & Logistics activities up to on air.
Work within the Project team to ensure delivery of the Project to time, cost, and quality.
Job holder will be an integral member of the team providing administrative support and tracking project equipment data as directed.
Assisting the Lead Project Manager with the overall Project E2E project delivery of the BT Vendor Swap project
Will be responsible for the E2E equipment logistics management in line with MBNL CLAM process document, therefore as a minimum PE will be required to produce. 7 month rolling equipment forecast, review weekly equipment call offs against Project Funding Report. Identify any shortages to client. Submit Call Offs & request collection slots
Daily customer logistics interaction, supporting, and managing expectations will be required.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Delivery/Contractual Management:
Delegated accountability and ownership of all project milestones/deliverables as requested by the Lead PM.
Delivery of progress reports / updates into the PM and the customer to a timetable as directed by the PM on a project specific basis, and as required by the client on an ad-hoc basis from time to time.
In partnership with the PM, arranging and conducting monthly project review meetings, assisting the PM with setting strategic direction, agenda and managing meeting output.
Support on scoping sites with Lead PM
Work with the lead PM with organising and maintaining regular site by site reviews, and programme exception reviews with internal and external resource.
In partnership with the Lead PM, developing and implementing project action / recovery plans as required from time to time.
Liaison with the Project managers and Site Delivery Managers on site issues and resolutions
Attending site by site reviews when required
Management of any internal or external project change requests. Client Management:
Supporting the Lead PM with client reporting and internal/external meetings.
Delivery of sites to client KPIs and to any specific personal targets agreed or imposed by the business or the Lead PM, together with any overriding company or client performance measurement agreements in force from time to time.
Work with the PM with the timely resolution of any and all customer queries, escalations and issues as required and the recording, review and escalation of all project risks and issues.
Support on Ad Hoc Project meetings as required by the Customer People:
Management of internal and/or external resource to deliver project instructions to client and company SLAs.
Day to day line management and with the support of the Lead PM all personal development responsibility of direct reports.
Work with the PM with setting and managing the workload of external suppliers, project admin and project support staff. Governance and compliance:
Work with the lead PM and have accountability and ownership of project specific best practice, processes and project governance.
Work with the lead PM with the quality control of project documentation, for example (but not restricted to) customer technical escalations, heads of terms, acquisition to build checklists, acquisition handover documents, build handover documentation etc.
Liaison with lead PM and operational delivery teams as required to ensure smooth project stage transition / handovers, along with all internal and external project specific handover documentation.
Representation at client organised meetings, and ad hoc customer conference calls / meetings as required by the lead PM from time to time.
Preparation and delivery of presentations to internal and external stakeholders as directed / required by the Project Manager. Finance/budget:
Management of internal and/or external resource issues and risks, billing etc to ensure smooth project deliverables. Systems:
Management and provision of key milestone forecasts and lockdowns on both internal and external databases / systems as required on a project specific basis.
Ensuring any information required on the Handover Packs is available from the Site Delivery Managers and Design Department Data:
Data integrity on all tools used internal and external
Reporting up to Senior Management of the business and to the customer when required
General administrative duties to fulfil tasks relating to the above Supplier Management:
Ordering equipment for sites, including free issue Kit, poles and cabinets.
Ensure successful programming and delivery of equipment.
Equipment supplier liaison
To undertake any other duties which fall within the job holder’s capabilities aligned to normal duties that management may reasonably request and to continually seek ways to improve the way in which your function operates within the business.
Some travel to other UK headquarters required. Late or weekend working may be required
Performance Measurement - Key Role Outcomes:
Meet specific measures agreed in line with the Client’s SLA
Positive feedback from managers and PMs re: deadlines met, accuracy and quality of information and data input,
Positive general feedback from Customers in project administration expectations being met
Positive upward feedback from those that are managed in terms of appropriate behaviours and ability to lead, motivate and develop
Person specification - Essential/Desirable Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Attributes:
Essential:
Extensive project management skills as demonstrated by the previous delivery of similar projects in terms of scale and complexity.
A good working knowledge of the fundamental principles of end to end telecommunications network deployment.
Excellent IT Skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. as well as knowledge of client project management or workflow tools.
A minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
An understanding of intermediate commercial principles in terms of achieving company profit aspirations and managing the commercial and billing aspects of a project lifecycle.
5 years experience of supplier relationship management skills.
RAN infrastructure build knowledge and experience
Vendor (NOKIA & Ericsson) Technical Knowledge
Have ability to review & understand technical elements of site design drawings
Ability to use client tools such as Sitenet / PACS / Site Tracker
Exposure to Telecoms Operators
Clean driving license Desirable:
A formal project management accreditation.
Basic working knowledge of both AC & DC electrical systems
Basic knowledge of RF principles
Detailed knowledge of client project management / workflow systems.
5 years + Telecoms experience Skills/Abilities:
The ability to man-manage, and performance manage both internal and external multi-disciplined resource.
Must be self-organised with the ability to autonomously time manage and priority manage workload.
Must be delivery focused and assertive.
Ability to work in a team environment and be an effective team player.
Must have awareness of and focus on company and client stakeholder drivers, requirements and targets.
Must be able to lead and motivate others.
Must be able to build capability within a team.
Must be able to innovate and be adaptable to change.
Must have a valid driving license.
Excellent written and oral communication
Experience of balancing conflicting priorities and recognising the difference between urgent, important and general activities
Supplier Relationship Management Skills
Able to manage Sub Contractors
Well organised excellent time management skills
Delivery focused and assertive
Ability to manage complexity
Willing to take on responsibility
Aware of stakeholder requirements
Customer focused
A positive attitude and willingness to deal effectively with ever evolving processes when introduced.
Continuous improvement and sharing best practices
Aug 24, 2023
Permanent
Scope:
The primary role of the Build Project Manager is to support the build delivery of the client project. This will include project support of all back-end lifecycle activities post declaration through integration and up to final accounting. Supporting the lead project manager with the management of Civils, Electrical, Rigging & Logistics activities up to on air.
Work within the Project team to ensure delivery of the Project to time, cost, and quality.
Job holder will be an integral member of the team providing administrative support and tracking project equipment data as directed.
Assisting the Lead Project Manager with the overall Project E2E project delivery of the BT Vendor Swap project
Will be responsible for the E2E equipment logistics management in line with MBNL CLAM process document, therefore as a minimum PE will be required to produce. 7 month rolling equipment forecast, review weekly equipment call offs against Project Funding Report. Identify any shortages to client. Submit Call Offs & request collection slots
Daily customer logistics interaction, supporting, and managing expectations will be required.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Delivery/Contractual Management:
Delegated accountability and ownership of all project milestones/deliverables as requested by the Lead PM.
Delivery of progress reports / updates into the PM and the customer to a timetable as directed by the PM on a project specific basis, and as required by the client on an ad-hoc basis from time to time.
In partnership with the PM, arranging and conducting monthly project review meetings, assisting the PM with setting strategic direction, agenda and managing meeting output.
Support on scoping sites with Lead PM
Work with the lead PM with organising and maintaining regular site by site reviews, and programme exception reviews with internal and external resource.
In partnership with the Lead PM, developing and implementing project action / recovery plans as required from time to time.
Liaison with the Project managers and Site Delivery Managers on site issues and resolutions
Attending site by site reviews when required
Management of any internal or external project change requests. Client Management:
Supporting the Lead PM with client reporting and internal/external meetings.
Delivery of sites to client KPIs and to any specific personal targets agreed or imposed by the business or the Lead PM, together with any overriding company or client performance measurement agreements in force from time to time.
Work with the PM with the timely resolution of any and all customer queries, escalations and issues as required and the recording, review and escalation of all project risks and issues.
Support on Ad Hoc Project meetings as required by the Customer People:
Management of internal and/or external resource to deliver project instructions to client and company SLAs.
Day to day line management and with the support of the Lead PM all personal development responsibility of direct reports.
Work with the PM with setting and managing the workload of external suppliers, project admin and project support staff. Governance and compliance:
Work with the lead PM and have accountability and ownership of project specific best practice, processes and project governance.
Work with the lead PM with the quality control of project documentation, for example (but not restricted to) customer technical escalations, heads of terms, acquisition to build checklists, acquisition handover documents, build handover documentation etc.
Liaison with lead PM and operational delivery teams as required to ensure smooth project stage transition / handovers, along with all internal and external project specific handover documentation.
Representation at client organised meetings, and ad hoc customer conference calls / meetings as required by the lead PM from time to time.
Preparation and delivery of presentations to internal and external stakeholders as directed / required by the Project Manager. Finance/budget:
Management of internal and/or external resource issues and risks, billing etc to ensure smooth project deliverables. Systems:
Management and provision of key milestone forecasts and lockdowns on both internal and external databases / systems as required on a project specific basis.
Ensuring any information required on the Handover Packs is available from the Site Delivery Managers and Design Department Data:
Data integrity on all tools used internal and external
Reporting up to Senior Management of the business and to the customer when required
General administrative duties to fulfil tasks relating to the above Supplier Management:
Ordering equipment for sites, including free issue Kit, poles and cabinets.
Ensure successful programming and delivery of equipment.
Equipment supplier liaison
To undertake any other duties which fall within the job holder’s capabilities aligned to normal duties that management may reasonably request and to continually seek ways to improve the way in which your function operates within the business.
Some travel to other UK headquarters required. Late or weekend working may be required
Performance Measurement - Key Role Outcomes:
Meet specific measures agreed in line with the Client’s SLA
Positive feedback from managers and PMs re: deadlines met, accuracy and quality of information and data input,
Positive general feedback from Customers in project administration expectations being met
Positive upward feedback from those that are managed in terms of appropriate behaviours and ability to lead, motivate and develop
Person specification - Essential/Desirable Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Attributes:
Essential:
Extensive project management skills as demonstrated by the previous delivery of similar projects in terms of scale and complexity.
A good working knowledge of the fundamental principles of end to end telecommunications network deployment.
Excellent IT Skills in Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. as well as knowledge of client project management or workflow tools.
A minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
An understanding of intermediate commercial principles in terms of achieving company profit aspirations and managing the commercial and billing aspects of a project lifecycle.
5 years experience of supplier relationship management skills.
RAN infrastructure build knowledge and experience
Vendor (NOKIA & Ericsson) Technical Knowledge
Have ability to review & understand technical elements of site design drawings
Ability to use client tools such as Sitenet / PACS / Site Tracker
Exposure to Telecoms Operators
Clean driving license Desirable:
A formal project management accreditation.
Basic working knowledge of both AC & DC electrical systems
Basic knowledge of RF principles
Detailed knowledge of client project management / workflow systems.
5 years + Telecoms experience Skills/Abilities:
The ability to man-manage, and performance manage both internal and external multi-disciplined resource.
Must be self-organised with the ability to autonomously time manage and priority manage workload.
Must be delivery focused and assertive.
Ability to work in a team environment and be an effective team player.
Must have awareness of and focus on company and client stakeholder drivers, requirements and targets.
Must be able to lead and motivate others.
Must be able to build capability within a team.
Must be able to innovate and be adaptable to change.
Must have a valid driving license.
Excellent written and oral communication
Experience of balancing conflicting priorities and recognising the difference between urgent, important and general activities
Supplier Relationship Management Skills
Able to manage Sub Contractors
Well organised excellent time management skills
Delivery focused and assertive
Ability to manage complexity
Willing to take on responsibility
Aware of stakeholder requirements
Customer focused
A positive attitude and willingness to deal effectively with ever evolving processes when introduced.
Continuous improvement and sharing best practices
Regional Project Manager – South Wales -Up to £40,000 with Bonus and excellent benefits
Joining Ogi is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative Welsh business and one of the fastest-growing companies in Wales.
You may have known us previously as Spectrum Internet and NSUK, but we've rebranded to Ogi - a new name that reflects our commitment to serving Welsh communities. We’ve received a multi-million-pound investment and are currently in the thick of our large-scale full-fibre internet deployment across South Wales!
We're looking for a Regional Project Manager to join our talented team and help build a leading Welsh tech business - one that will make a crucial difference to the people and places we serve. While initially this role will be based in our West Wales patch, responsibilities for our build will extend into our other build areas, including Central South Wales as we continue to scale.
About you…
In terms of background/candidate attributes, we’re preferably looking for -
* Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of elements of a fibre network (FTTP/H)
* Previous experience in a Project Management role, ideally within Telecoms sector. Deep understanding and experience of managing civils and fibre solutions either with a Telco or a contracting organisation
* Experience in working across disciplines (PMO/Commercial/Network Planner) to ensure timely commencement and completion of build areas and ongoing fluidity of work
* A thorough understanding of Project Management methodologies including project planning, resource estimation, scheduling, risk analysis, change control, configuration management and the preparation of Work Packages
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, strategic partners and other external parties, including HA Inspectors/Stewards
* Great team player who is passionate about getting the job done well and has the tenacity to overcome and resolve difficult issues. Ability to inspire teams and have difficult conversations, when necessary
What you’ll be doing…
This role is pivotal to the success of the delivery and management of our Full Fibre Network, Deployment Programme, underpinning our growth and business strategy. Accountable for the development and delivery of FFN deployment plans, ensuring work is scoped, surveyed, planned and built accurately to demanding timescales.
The Project Manager will be accountable and own the delivery performance of suppliers of build projects, ensuring that all works are completed to quality, compliance and safety standards, with improvement plans in place to address any identified performance deficiencies. The role also requires the ability to drive fluidity by investigating and overcoming problems by working collaboratively with Suppliers, Local Authorities, Landowners and Community Champions, ensuring that contractual, commercial and stakeholder issues are managed effectively.
The Regional Project Manager role will include, but not be limited to:
Project Planning
* Milestone Planning Timescales, with breakdown of Costs
* Risk management and finance /Spend Tracking
* Project Closure and Handover
Delivery
* Evaluate, Design and Scope of Build Requirements and evaluate Network Schematics and Plans
* Project Plans, Briefs, Work Packages in place as per defined Project Management Process
* Project Reporting and Tracking in place, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Liaise with Local Authorities or Agencies on barriers to delivery as well as engagement and Communications with Communities and Customers
Quality
* Ensure a ‘Dig Once’ methodology to drive quality into the build
* Quality Checks (Retrospective and In Progress)
* Network Delivery Plans Progress Checks
* iAuditor Compliance Manage Network Audits and Sign Off
Safety
* Safety Checks (Retrospective and In Progress)
* Civils Noticing Compliance and NRSWA Compliance
* Company Safety Policy Upheld
Supplier Management
* Field Visits and depot visits
* Quality and compliance reviews
Other/BAU Task Management
* Customer Site Visits and dealing with complaints
* Working closely with Commercial Team to manage changes/compensation events so as to ensure Day One final accounting of build areas Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Next Steps?
Please get in touch for a confidential chat, or to see the full job description. If you don't consider yourself as ticking all the requirements but you think you'd be a good fit for us, feel free to message for a chat too
Aug 24, 2023
Permanent
Regional Project Manager – South Wales -Up to £40,000 with Bonus and excellent benefits
Joining Ogi is a unique opportunity to work within an innovative Welsh business and one of the fastest-growing companies in Wales.
You may have known us previously as Spectrum Internet and NSUK, but we've rebranded to Ogi - a new name that reflects our commitment to serving Welsh communities. We’ve received a multi-million-pound investment and are currently in the thick of our large-scale full-fibre internet deployment across South Wales!
We're looking for a Regional Project Manager to join our talented team and help build a leading Welsh tech business - one that will make a crucial difference to the people and places we serve. While initially this role will be based in our West Wales patch, responsibilities for our build will extend into our other build areas, including Central South Wales as we continue to scale.
About you…
In terms of background/candidate attributes, we’re preferably looking for -
* Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of elements of a fibre network (FTTP/H)
* Previous experience in a Project Management role, ideally within Telecoms sector. Deep understanding and experience of managing civils and fibre solutions either with a Telco or a contracting organisation
* Experience in working across disciplines (PMO/Commercial/Network Planner) to ensure timely commencement and completion of build areas and ongoing fluidity of work
* A thorough understanding of Project Management methodologies including project planning, resource estimation, scheduling, risk analysis, change control, configuration management and the preparation of Work Packages
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, strategic partners and other external parties, including HA Inspectors/Stewards
* Great team player who is passionate about getting the job done well and has the tenacity to overcome and resolve difficult issues. Ability to inspire teams and have difficult conversations, when necessary
What you’ll be doing…
This role is pivotal to the success of the delivery and management of our Full Fibre Network, Deployment Programme, underpinning our growth and business strategy. Accountable for the development and delivery of FFN deployment plans, ensuring work is scoped, surveyed, planned and built accurately to demanding timescales.
The Project Manager will be accountable and own the delivery performance of suppliers of build projects, ensuring that all works are completed to quality, compliance and safety standards, with improvement plans in place to address any identified performance deficiencies. The role also requires the ability to drive fluidity by investigating and overcoming problems by working collaboratively with Suppliers, Local Authorities, Landowners and Community Champions, ensuring that contractual, commercial and stakeholder issues are managed effectively.
The Regional Project Manager role will include, but not be limited to:
Project Planning
* Milestone Planning Timescales, with breakdown of Costs
* Risk management and finance /Spend Tracking
* Project Closure and Handover
Delivery
* Evaluate, Design and Scope of Build Requirements and evaluate Network Schematics and Plans
* Project Plans, Briefs, Work Packages in place as per defined Project Management Process
* Project Reporting and Tracking in place, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Liaise with Local Authorities or Agencies on barriers to delivery as well as engagement and Communications with Communities and Customers
Quality
* Ensure a ‘Dig Once’ methodology to drive quality into the build
* Quality Checks (Retrospective and In Progress)
* Network Delivery Plans Progress Checks
* iAuditor Compliance Manage Network Audits and Sign Off
Safety
* Safety Checks (Retrospective and In Progress)
* Civils Noticing Compliance and NRSWA Compliance
* Company Safety Policy Upheld
Supplier Management
* Field Visits and depot visits
* Quality and compliance reviews
Other/BAU Task Management
* Customer Site Visits and dealing with complaints
* Working closely with Commercial Team to manage changes/compensation events so as to ensure Day One final accounting of build areas Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Next Steps?
Please get in touch for a confidential chat, or to see the full job description. If you don't consider yourself as ticking all the requirements but you think you'd be a good fit for us, feel free to message for a chat too
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Design Manager to join our HS2 team onsite in London. Role Reporting to the AP Engineering Manager (Buildings), you will be responsible for managing designs produced by outside consultants to strengthen (or otherwise mitigate) privately owned buildings, located adjacent to the HS2 railway, adversely affected by ground displacements caused by construction of the new railway. This role within the Engineering Team is to take a position which is independent of SCS Delivery. The resource should take a leading role in all interfacing and coordinating aspects Structures requiring mitigation include Scheduled Heritage Buildings, some of whose freeholds are held by the Crown Estate. Railway assets are not part of this remit and will be managed by the separate AP Design Manager (Rail). Work is significantly underway with reports produced for structural surveys and structural assessments. A mitigation strategy has been finalized, with a plan to produce detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, or other forms of mitigation. Some design contracts have been awarded. However, some designs may be carried out by our own Design House, or by a design and build subcontractor. The resource is also required to contribute to reviewing WPPs, Task Briefing Sheets, RAs, MSs, ITPs etc, and to contribute to reviewing Red Line data for accuracy, as a prelude for inputting into an as-built model An understanding of structural engineering and building design is required to be able to make critical decisions and to interface / coordinate / integrate with other discipline specialists Working with the Asset Protection Manager, and the Design Houses, you will take the outline plan and produce a detailed plan for design delivery to meet the construction programme; subsequently taking steps to ensure that no slippage occurs in the programme. Forecast dates should match the original scheduled dates unless a scope change to baseline is identified as being required and has been authorized by the project. You will manage day-to-day interactions with internal (e.g., SCS Construction, Procurement, Legal, Logistics etc) and external interfaces, with the customer and third-party stakeholders (e.g., Property Owners, Crown Estates, External structural consultants who advise the Owners, LBC departments including Building Control, and Utility Companies (Thames Water etc). You will ensure the production of the design deliverables by our design partners meets the correct quality, contract, safety, time, and cost requirements. You will also work closely with the other design managers, to ensure coordination of design elements throughout the contract and to identify change. In association with others, you will accept completed designs, complete with assurance documentation. Assurance processes include those of HS2, SCS, Crown Estates, LBC, and Utility Companies Key Responsibilities Reviewing Client documentation and providing timely input into the design process Planning, tracking, and reviewing design documentation Coordinating documentation review with the relevant SCS teams Assisting the Asset Protection Lead in the review of design resources and outputs Ensuring that relevant design management plans and assurance plans are adhered to, wit Being familiar with, and committing to Health & Safety and Environmental Policies Implementing requirements of the Safety Management System Ensuring that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies, and are kept informed Internal liaison with the Construction Team, QA team and Cost Control External liaison with HS2, Suppliers & Stakeholders. Co-ordination with the Asset Manager Managing, mentoring, and developing junior team members and graduate engineers Required Qualifications & Skills University Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Professional qualification (CEng, MIStructE); or close to obtaining this qualification Building Control skills, working in a similar capacity for a contractor on a major project Strong understanding of Engineering Principles, demonstrated by design experience Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management Relevant CSCS Card Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Design Manager to join our HS2 team onsite in London. Role Reporting to the AP Engineering Manager (Buildings), you will be responsible for managing designs produced by outside consultants to strengthen (or otherwise mitigate) privately owned buildings, located adjacent to the HS2 railway, adversely affected by ground displacements caused by construction of the new railway. This role within the Engineering Team is to take a position which is independent of SCS Delivery. The resource should take a leading role in all interfacing and coordinating aspects Structures requiring mitigation include Scheduled Heritage Buildings, some of whose freeholds are held by the Crown Estate. Railway assets are not part of this remit and will be managed by the separate AP Design Manager (Rail). Work is significantly underway with reports produced for structural surveys and structural assessments. A mitigation strategy has been finalized, with a plan to produce detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, or other forms of mitigation. Some design contracts have been awarded. However, some designs may be carried out by our own Design House, or by a design and build subcontractor. The resource is also required to contribute to reviewing WPPs, Task Briefing Sheets, RAs, MSs, ITPs etc, and to contribute to reviewing Red Line data for accuracy, as a prelude for inputting into an as-built model An understanding of structural engineering and building design is required to be able to make critical decisions and to interface / coordinate / integrate with other discipline specialists Working with the Asset Protection Manager, and the Design Houses, you will take the outline plan and produce a detailed plan for design delivery to meet the construction programme; subsequently taking steps to ensure that no slippage occurs in the programme. Forecast dates should match the original scheduled dates unless a scope change to baseline is identified as being required and has been authorized by the project. You will manage day-to-day interactions with internal (e.g., SCS Construction, Procurement, Legal, Logistics etc) and external interfaces, with the customer and third-party stakeholders (e.g., Property Owners, Crown Estates, External structural consultants who advise the Owners, LBC departments including Building Control, and Utility Companies (Thames Water etc). You will ensure the production of the design deliverables by our design partners meets the correct quality, contract, safety, time, and cost requirements. You will also work closely with the other design managers, to ensure coordination of design elements throughout the contract and to identify change. In association with others, you will accept completed designs, complete with assurance documentation. Assurance processes include those of HS2, SCS, Crown Estates, LBC, and Utility Companies Key Responsibilities Reviewing Client documentation and providing timely input into the design process Planning, tracking, and reviewing design documentation Coordinating documentation review with the relevant SCS teams Assisting the Asset Protection Lead in the review of design resources and outputs Ensuring that relevant design management plans and assurance plans are adhered to, wit Being familiar with, and committing to Health & Safety and Environmental Policies Implementing requirements of the Safety Management System Ensuring that the Construction Team, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers receive or have access to copies of the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies, and are kept informed Internal liaison with the Construction Team, QA team and Cost Control External liaison with HS2, Suppliers & Stakeholders. Co-ordination with the Asset Manager Managing, mentoring, and developing junior team members and graduate engineers Required Qualifications & Skills University Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Professional qualification (CEng, MIStructE); or close to obtaining this qualification Building Control skills, working in a similar capacity for a contractor on a major project Strong understanding of Engineering Principles, demonstrated by design experience Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management Relevant CSCS Card Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Location : Various, UK About the job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the external communications team, supporting the delivery of our clients business strategy. You will work with senior managers, communication experts, wider government agencies, journalists and other press offices. Within this role, you will provide specialist professional external communication skills and advice to support their overarching communication strategy. You will support senior communication colleagues with the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of external communications for them. Job description Main duties: You will be; Designing and delivering communication plans and campaigns to support their Business Strategy and objectives. Supporting the delivery of communication content across a range of channels, ensuring products are delivered to a high quality. Building strong working relationships with external stakeholder bodies to develop collaborative approaches to communications activities. Working in partnership with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and deliver multi-channel communication campaigns using the GCS OASIS framework and ensuring a cohesive approach to all communications. Providing advice to colleagues about best practice in content (including use of plain English and style guides), target audiences, communication channels, layout and branding. Supporting the senior communication leads in providing strategic communication advice to leaders across the organisation and in developing their communication and engagement skills. Editing and proof-reading communications materials in line with their style guide, ensuring they are targeted to the right audience. Managing the commissioning and production process for communication materials across a range of strategic campaigns. Conducting evaluation of all communications activity, compiling reports for senior internal stakeholders and informing future campaign development. Working closely with media contacts to help inform and educate their customers and the public on all aspects of the organisation's work. Continuously improving the external communications function, implementing best practice and playing an active role in wider corporate communications development and planning activity. Aligning external communications to key programme delivery milestones and ensuring effective planning and scheduling of content. Responsibilities Essential Experience criteria:To meet the requirement of this role, you will have; Experience in a Communications role. Experience of planning, managing and delivering communication campaigns. Good understanding of current and emerging communication trends, audience groups and how to reach them. Proficient in communication tools and techniques, developing messages, and using low cost channels. Experience of working with external partners or stakeholders to share and support campaign messaging. Experience of assessing the effectiveness and impact of communications. Experience of writing press releases, statements, and other media briefing material. Ability to work on own initiative and quickly grasp complex issues. Desirable Experience criteria: Familiarity of Government Communications Service (GCS) best practice and OASIS framework. Experience of working with journalists and the media to respond to enquiries, pitch stories, and arrange interviews. Experience across other communication disciplines, such as web design, social media and graphic design. Proficient in selecting appropriate visuals to improve the impact of communication. Desirable Technical skills and qualifications: Relevant Chartered Institute of Public Relations or equivalent qualifications.. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in the Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. The role is can be based in any of their 14 offices in line with their future ways of working. There may be a requirement for some travel for meetings and workshops. Things you need to know Selection process details To apply you will need to enter your career history into the CV section of the online application form and complete a Statement of Suitability. The sift will be completed shortly after the closing date. In the event of a high volume of applications for this vacancy, an initial sift will be conducted on the CV section, followed by the lead Experience criterion, being: Experience of planning, managing and delivering communication campaigns. and a full sift only carried out on those applications that pass the initial sift stages. The final stage will consist of a blended interview and a pre-prepared presentation which will be conducted as a video interview in early October 2022. The blended interview will test the experience and behaviours listed in the Vacancy Description within the attached Candidate Pack as well as the strengths associated with the role. They want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to strength questions, and so They don't advertise which strengths are being tested. Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview, but they should be used as a prompt only. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Location : Various, UK About the job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the external communications team, supporting the delivery of our clients business strategy. You will work with senior managers, communication experts, wider government agencies, journalists and other press offices. Within this role, you will provide specialist professional external communication skills and advice to support their overarching communication strategy. You will support senior communication colleagues with the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of external communications for them. Job description Main duties: You will be; Designing and delivering communication plans and campaigns to support their Business Strategy and objectives. Supporting the delivery of communication content across a range of channels, ensuring products are delivered to a high quality. Building strong working relationships with external stakeholder bodies to develop collaborative approaches to communications activities. Working in partnership with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and deliver multi-channel communication campaigns using the GCS OASIS framework and ensuring a cohesive approach to all communications. Providing advice to colleagues about best practice in content (including use of plain English and style guides), target audiences, communication channels, layout and branding. Supporting the senior communication leads in providing strategic communication advice to leaders across the organisation and in developing their communication and engagement skills. Editing and proof-reading communications materials in line with their style guide, ensuring they are targeted to the right audience. Managing the commissioning and production process for communication materials across a range of strategic campaigns. Conducting evaluation of all communications activity, compiling reports for senior internal stakeholders and informing future campaign development. Working closely with media contacts to help inform and educate their customers and the public on all aspects of the organisation's work. Continuously improving the external communications function, implementing best practice and playing an active role in wider corporate communications development and planning activity. Aligning external communications to key programme delivery milestones and ensuring effective planning and scheduling of content. Responsibilities Essential Experience criteria:To meet the requirement of this role, you will have; Experience in a Communications role. Experience of planning, managing and delivering communication campaigns. Good understanding of current and emerging communication trends, audience groups and how to reach them. Proficient in communication tools and techniques, developing messages, and using low cost channels. Experience of working with external partners or stakeholders to share and support campaign messaging. Experience of assessing the effectiveness and impact of communications. Experience of writing press releases, statements, and other media briefing material. Ability to work on own initiative and quickly grasp complex issues. Desirable Experience criteria: Familiarity of Government Communications Service (GCS) best practice and OASIS framework. Experience of working with journalists and the media to respond to enquiries, pitch stories, and arrange interviews. Experience across other communication disciplines, such as web design, social media and graphic design. Proficient in selecting appropriate visuals to improve the impact of communication. Desirable Technical skills and qualifications: Relevant Chartered Institute of Public Relations or equivalent qualifications.. Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in the Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. The role is can be based in any of their 14 offices in line with their future ways of working. There may be a requirement for some travel for meetings and workshops. Things you need to know Selection process details To apply you will need to enter your career history into the CV section of the online application form and complete a Statement of Suitability. The sift will be completed shortly after the closing date. In the event of a high volume of applications for this vacancy, an initial sift will be conducted on the CV section, followed by the lead Experience criterion, being: Experience of planning, managing and delivering communication campaigns. and a full sift only carried out on those applications that pass the initial sift stages. The final stage will consist of a blended interview and a pre-prepared presentation which will be conducted as a video interview in early October 2022. The blended interview will test the experience and behaviours listed in the Vacancy Description within the attached Candidate Pack as well as the strengths associated with the role. They want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to strength questions, and so They don't advertise which strengths are being tested. Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview, but they should be used as a prompt only. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our HS2 team onsite in London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be self-motivated, disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks. The role will require excellent communication and customer facing skills along with working as part of a team promoting our culture and values. You will consider problems as a challenge, collect information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings, and implement action to resolve the problem. Main Responsibilities Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team. Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement. Progress continuous own professional development. Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project. Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports. Maintain effective, accurate cost control. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers. Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained. Review value management proposals. Effective and consistent implementation of the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process. Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation. Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account. Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation. Prepare and agree interim applications for payment. Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor. Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. The Ideal Candidate Essential Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Right to Work in the UK. Desirable: Strong contract experience. Experience with Power BI. Experience in rail or infrastructure projects. Problem solving can-do approach. Proactive. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our HS2 team onsite in London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be self-motivated, disciplined and commercially astute with the ability to identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks. The role will require excellent communication and customer facing skills along with working as part of a team promoting our culture and values. You will consider problems as a challenge, collect information relevant to the problem, be disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identify and develop a practical solution, communicate the findings, and implement action to resolve the problem. Main Responsibilities Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and contract compliant documentation. Work closely with project management and engineering teams and liaise with Employers commercial team and client team. Produce documentation / evidence to demonstrate KPI achievement. Progress continuous own professional development. Competent in the application of IT skills to commercial management and the production of project documentation. Demonstrate and maintain commercial and technical knowledge and work closely with technical staff to develop appropriate techniques and solutions for the project. Assist with preparation of periodic progress valuations and claims for work completed. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports. Maintain effective, accurate cost control. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for realising efficiencies are identified to the Project and Commercial Managers. Ensure risk registers and contingency are accurately maintained. Review value management proposals. Effective and consistent implementation of the SCS Commercial Policy and procedures. Identify and provide appropriate, timely information to support change control process. Support procurement team through tenders including producing subcontract documentation. Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account. Prepare, review and complete sub-contract documentation. Prepare and agree interim applications for payment. Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractor. Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project. The Ideal Candidate Essential Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant industry experience. Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Right to Work in the UK. Desirable: Strong contract experience. Experience with Power BI. Experience in rail or infrastructure projects. Problem solving can-do approach. Proactive. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.