Total 9 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF

NRL are working with a engineering company who specialise within the critical power sectors.

The ideal candidate will be electrically minded and have an extensive knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical installations as well as on-site experience of communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Some of the responsibilities will include...

- Interpret project specifications
- Liaise with contractors to develop solutions
- Create quotations for proposals, upgrades and variations to works
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Co-ordinate equipment orders & deliveries
- Follow project plans and validating project outcomes for sign-off.
- Assist with the training of new electrical engineers

Keeping safety central, you’ll review Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to work commencing and complete regular safety audits.

To ensure the smooth running of your projects, you’ll coordinate with relevant departments to ensure all arrangements are in place i.e. Labour, Equipment, Materials, Shutdowns, paperwork, permits etc and attend multi-functional meetings as the department representative, provide regular progress reports to key stakeholders and adhere to all required Procurement and Finance processes.

Skills and requirements

- At least 3 years’ experience as an electrical installation engineer
- Practical understanding of Facilities, Utilities and Electrical systems work

- Ability to understand relevant technical specifications and drawings.
- Experience of working in an industrial environment.
- Good project management or organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities to Meet deadlines, even in a fast-paced and changeable work environment.
- Strong communication skills (written and spoken English), able to liaise with stakeholders of all levels, and write concise reports.
- Good IT skills – including Microsoft Office; experience of MS Project, AutoCAD and other project management tools would be useful.
- Works in a proactive and methodical manner with a good eye for detail – knows the right questions to ask to gain clarity in sometimes unclear situations

Company Benefits Include:

- Company Car
- Fuel Card
- Salaried position
- Bonus Scheme (subject to profitability).
- 25 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Career Progression Opportunities.



The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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The responsibilities will include: Keeping the relevant IT Programme Leads or Project Board and/or Governance Boards and/or Trust Senior Leadership Group aware of progress and risks (escalating as appropriate). Ensuring the Trusts project management framework is fully utilised and that the planning, monitoring and governance of the project are carried out in line with relevant Trust policies and procedures, raising any concerns to senior management level in a timely manner. Establishing and sustaining effective arrangements to plan, manage and monitor the outputs of any work streams that underpin the project, ensuring that they deliver the required outputs to the agreed specification and deadlines. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust is seeking to appoint a talented individual who will bring expertise that will enhance the Trust’s workforce. We are keen to receive applications from dynamic, gracious disruptors that are positive, solution focussed and have strong communication, interpersonal skills and can provide an excellent customer service experience to all.

This is an essential position within the team at Pennyman Primary Academy. With a robust leadership structure both within the academy and across our trust, we are well-equipped to embrace the opportunities and tackle the challenges facing the education sector, particularly within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) education.

To continue meeting the diverse needs of our pupils, we are looking to appoint a skilled and dedicated Academy Business Manager. This role requires someone who thrives on tackling challenges, finds interest in the complexities of academy operations, and is committed to developing effective, forward-thinking solutions. You will oversee risk management, fine-tune operational strategies, and ensure that we are always responsive to the evolving demands of the sector.

We are seeking a proactive leader who enjoys empowering the team and contributing to the broader school community. You will be driven to achieve personal and professional growth, while also guiding the team towards continuous improvement. Your work will be pivotal in enhancing the services we provide, ensuring that we deliver outstanding results for our children, their families, staff, and other key stakeholders.

With over 300 children at Pennyman Primary Academy, many of whom have additional needs, you will have the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work every day. The positive, transformative influence you will have on our academy community offers a unique sense of job satisfaction.

If you are looking for a role in a nurturing, inclusive environment that places a high value on pupil outcomes and staff wellbeing, Pennyman Primary Academy could be the ideal place for you.

The Trust and the academy are proud of the family atmosphere that is engendered throughout the organisation. We have the highest expectations of everyone in our trust community to promote inclusion and equality of opportunity as well as social awareness, understanding and ensuring we all contribute to transforming children’s life chances. The role will require the post holder to liaise directly with a range of stakeholders internally and externally including CEO, Directors, Trust Improvement Team, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Trustees, Local authorities, Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted and Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as required.

We have a strong team ethos, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for our children. We are offering a varied and rewarding role, in a busy working environment, with access to excellent continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team. With the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations, Senior Academy Business Managers across the Trust academies work closely together, offering support and the development of effective practice through regular communication and network meetings.

This role is intended to seek a candidate that is an outstanding business leader that has specific expertise in finance. If interested in the additional responsibilities of DCFO we would be looking for the above skillset set alongside someone who has expertise linked to commerce, start-ups and non-government funded grants, to contribute towards the growth of the Trust’s traded arm of PLACE. We will welcome applications from individuals that are outstanding business leaders, will add value and has a commitment to developing their financial skills in the future[1] and are a committed to their learning

[1] For the right candidate, the Trust may appoint as a Senior Academy Business Manager only on the SCP 32 to 34 and offer the deputy CFO functions internally with a career progression pathway and additional financial reward.

What the school offers its staff

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.

Further details about the role

About the role we are looking to appoint:

Although the role of Senior Academy Business Manager, will be primarily based at Pennyman Primary Academy, that was judged by Ofsted as good in February 2023, the role has the exciting opportunity for additional responsibilities for the right candidate- Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO). Regardless of position the role will involve working with senior leaders across the academy and Trust.

The role requires the candidate to work at central Trust at least one/two day a week on Trust wide projects e.g. financial management, procurement, safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, HR and policy and procedure development work. During academy holidays, to support with business continuity, SABMs are required to work at central Trust.

Attached as appendix one, is an overview of Pennyman Primary Academy and PLACE.

To continue our drive for excellence, the successful candidate will have significant and proven impact in business management, as well as being enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork. The role will be required to support the Headteacher to lead the business aspects of running the academy, as well as supporting the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations as part of the role’s deputy CFO and Trust wide responsibilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Tees Valley Education are seeking to appoint 2 suitably qualified Senior Academy Business Manager (SABM) with experience of working across a Trust and with senior leaders.

Candidates are required to advise which if not both locations they wish to be considered for within their letter and on the application fom. There will be one SABM for:

• Redcar academies: primarily based at Dormanstown with oversight of the business functions for both Dormanstown and Wilton Primary Academies and therefore will be required to work at Wilton at least one day a week and
• Pennyman Primary academy

Important to note, all SABMs are required to work at central Trust at least one day a week on Trust wide projects e.g. financial management, procurement, safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, HR and policy and procedure development work. During the holidays, to support with business continuity SABMs are also required to work at central (during the summer holidays, this is at least one week).

To continue our drive for excellence, the successful candidates will have significant and proven impact in business management, as well as being enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork. The role will be required to support the Headteachers (Dormanstown and Pennyman) and Head of Academy (Wilton) to lead the business aspects of running the academies, as well as supporting the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations as part of the roles Trust wide responsibilities.

At an academy level the SABM includes providing day to day oversight and support to the headteacher and head of academy on financial management including budget management, human resources, payroll, administration and management, contract management, health and safety, facilities and premises management.

What the school offers its staff

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED website

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Tees Valley Education are seeking to appoint 2 suitably qualified Senior Academy Business Manager (SABM) with experience of working across a Trust and with senior leaders.

Candidates are required to advise which if not both locations they wish to be considered for within their letter and on the application fom. There will be one SABM for:

• Redcar academies: primarily based at Dormanstown with oversight of the business functions for both Dormanstown and Wilton Primary Academies and therefore will be required to work at Wilton at least one day a week and
• Pennyman Primary academy

Important to note, all SABMs are required to work at central Trust at least one day a week on Trust wide projects e.g. financial management, procurement, safeguarding, Health and Safety, GDPR, HR and policy and procedure development work. During the holidays, to support with business continuity SABMs are also required to work at central (during the summer holidays, this is at least one week).

To continue our drive for excellence, the successful candidates will have significant and proven impact in business management, as well as being enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork. The role will be required to support the Headteachers (Dormanstown and Pennyman) and Head of Academy (Wilton) to lead the business aspects of running the academies, as well as supporting the Director of Finance, Resources and Operations as part of the roles Trust wide responsibilities.

At an academy level the SABM includes providing day to day oversight and support to the headteacher and head of academy on financial management including budget management, human resources, payroll, administration and management, contract management, health and safety, facilities and premises management.

What the school offers its staff

• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED website

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

The responsibilities will include: Keeping the relevant IT Programme Leads or Project Board and/or Governance Boards and/or Trust Senior Leadership Group aware of progress and risks (escalating as appropriate). Ensuring the Trusts project management framework is fully utilised and that the planning, monitoring and governance of the project are carried out in line with relevant Trust policies and procedures, raising any concerns to senior management level in a timely manner. Establishing and sustaining effective arrangements to plan, manage and monitor the outputs of any work streams that underpin the project, ensuring that they deliver the required outputs to the agreed specification and deadlines. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

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Project Manager
- Lifecycle WorksThe James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
£34,000
- £36,000 per annum plus benefits
Here at Serco, we are recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Estate's team based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Serco are contracted to provide hard and soft FM services including catering, portering, security, and estates's maintenance. As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of all allocated SPC initiatied Lifecycle projects. This will include participating in the planning, design and delivery of any SPC Lifecycle Project Works interfacting with the Serco Estates and Facilities team. You will support the Lifecycle Manager with the effective running of the entire end-to-end Lifecycle Works process and will support safe working on site.

We are looking for candidates with a trade background in either a Building, Electrical or Mechanical bias with experience of CDM (IOSH/NEBOSH qualification).

Main responsibilities of the role include:

- Project management of Serco initiated Lifecycle Works, to include CDM co-ordination, programming, and financial control to stringent requirements of both timescales and costs.
- Provide reports detailing the asset condition and any work necessary to maintain the Hospital estate at the appropriate designated maintenance standard.
- Participate in six monthly environmental and estates condition audits to identify asset conditions and future maintenance requirements.
- Minimise disruption to the clinical continuity and mitigate/control project specific risks from unavailability and service performance deductions.
- Manage the delivery of any reactive and Lifecycle works of the Annual Life Cycle programme as directed.
- Liaison with and management of any external design consultants and architects associated with Lifecycle Schemes.
- Carry out assigned Authorised/Responsible person duties for up to three individual building related disciplines.
- Participate in the preparation of the Annual Programme identifying plant/services which may compromise hospital patient care delivery.


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Knowledge of PFI contracts; preferably in a hospital setting beneficial but not essential.
- Trade background within a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Fabric position.
- Proven operational and Project delivery experience within the facilities management service, including pre and post tender work.
- Qualified and experienced in managing site health and safety / CDM responsibilities as a Principal Contractor.
- Ability to manage, interpret and suggest alternative solutions to operational and Life Cycle scheme issues.
- Well-developed financial and analytical skills and good competency to work with complex data from a variety of sources and produce detailed reports.
- Effective communication and customer relationships skills.


What we offer

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive app, Health Cash Plans, and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


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