Total 352 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Newcastle, Wales, ST6

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Home start with UK wide travel required (expenses paid)
Salary: £45 - £50 per hour, PAYE basis
Benefits: Accommodation, expenses and mileage
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

We have some exciting opportunities for 2 x Electrical Project Engineers, specialising in Electrical engineering projects on hazardous area installations across the UK. You will be home start. The client owns and operates the National Transmission system (NTS). This consists of 7600km of large diameter high pressure natural gas pipelines, gas terminals, compressor stations and above ground installations (AGI’s).

The primary role is to deliver capital projects to Time, Cost, and Quality within project governance requirements to ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental issues are managed throughout the project.

This role will have end to end accountability for the definition, development, delivery, and closure of investment projects for Gas Transmission, ensuring that delivery of projects which meet all safety, environmental, functional performance, financial performance, and regulatory requirements.

The daily duties will be as follows:

• Lead on design management activities, ensuring the designs are compliant with National Gas technical specifications and are authorised in accordance with the National Gas modification process (‘G/35 process’).
• Complete design ‘stakeholder reviews’ of Contractor’s design submissions to ensure these meet National Gas contract scopes and technical requirements.
• Support development and/or review of electrical designs for temporary electrical supplies.
• Liaise with all members of the project team (including contractors) to complete works in line with the programme.
• Attend factory visits and support the review of associated quality documentation.
• Support with resolution of issues that arise during site activities.
• Undertake safety/technical inspections on site.
• Undertake regular on-site audits to evaluate and assess safety and environmental protection measures implemented throughout the construction and commissioning phases. Inspect quality of design, installation, testing and commissioning and identify defects that need rectification before completion.
• Undertake quality assessment of electrical and instrumentation test records.
• Support with the collation and verification of Operational and Maintenance Manuals of newly installed assets.
• Support with the collation and verification of the DSEAR Explosion Protection Document pack (EPD).
• Review and sign off red-line drawings and operational drawings to ensure accuracy of records of newly installed assets.
• Review and verify Cyber Register and Asset Records.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Test and challenge Design, Installation, Test and Maintenance requirements as appropriate and highlight areas for improvement to ensure implementation of robust solution.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Degree qualified to Bachelor's or Master's level, or HNC level with demonstratable additional industry experience
• Experience with Construction Project Design management and design approval processes.
• Experience of Electrical systems and installations both industrial and commercial, particularly design, installation, inspection and testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with the following electrical equipment, including the electrical system design requirements of, and the relevant British and International Standards applicable:
 Low Voltage & High Voltage Switchgear
 Transformers
 Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Battery Chargers
 Standby Generators
 Lighting Systems inc. emergency lighting
 Earthing and Lightning Protection
 Motors
 Heating Systems
 Ex Rated Equipment
• Experience and understanding of the design requirements for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres and COMPEX.
• Understanding and experience of Electrical Safety Legislation.
• Good understanding of and experience with Health & Safety Legislation.
• Experience of successful project delivery and project team working.
• Experience of Project Management and Risk management skills for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
• Understanding and Experience of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies. Understanding and experience of CDM, Electricity at Work Regulations, Design Management, Safety Management and Environment Management systems

Desirable:

• C&G 2396 – Low Voltage Design, Erection and Verification
• Compex Ex12 – Ex equipment Design, Erection and Verification
• BS 7671 Initial Inspection and Testing Experience / Qualification(s) / Training (e.g. C&G 2391-52)
• Chartered Engineer

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification. Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA) On appointment, the post holder will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

About us
Our client is a leading provider of innovative HR solutions, focused on helping businesses streamline their people processes and enhance organisational performance. They are dedicated to delivering tailored services that empower organisations to optimise workforce management and improve employee engagement.
They are currently seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Manager to join their team and fuel their growth. This role is crucial for expanding market presence and building new client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and a passion for creating life-changing HR solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organisation, this is the opportunity for you.
Benefits

Highly competitive commission structure.
Car allowance.
Quarterly Sales Conference - High Achievers
Annual Performance Trip

Key Responsibilities include:

Identify, target, and engage potential B2B


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Maxwell Recruitment is currently seeking applications from trade-qualified fitters for a short-term project based in Beresfield. The work involves underground longwall overhaul and will be commencing in early August including 50-hour work weeks on day and afternoon shift with full loading on overtime. The Benefits: - Excellent pay rates over $55/hr plus full penalties & Overtime scheduled - Afternoon shift available paying over $63/hr - Beresfield-based workshop - Opportunity to work with a large growing company The Work: - Dismantle, inspect, report and rebuild longwall - Hydraulic hosing - Gearbox overhauls - Fitting valves The Requirements; - Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters - Experience in overhaul and assembly of heavy equipment is desirable - Basic Hydraulics experience is desirable - Longwall overhaul experience is desirable Fitters of any background or strong mechanical TAs are encouraged to apply. This is a specialty role, if you meet the above requirements then please submit your ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Fitter Longwall Project

Novaskill is about enriching peoples lives and cultivating futures. As a dynamic not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO), we offer a range of Vocational Education and Training pathways to our communities. Our still growing presence spans seven locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast.
For over four decades, Novaskill has been a beacon of opportunity, fostering exceptional career pathways for thousands of apprentices and trainees. Our legacy speaks volumes, making us one of Australias most enduring Registered and Group Training companies.
At Novaskill, our core mission is to support








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About the role


Reporting to the National HR Manager, InfraBuild Manufacturing, we currently have an opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our team based in Newcastle. As the successful candidate, you will deliver on the HR Business plan and interact regularly with the local business leadership team and the broader HR community. 
You will be required to:  

Foster strong relationships and deliver HR support and advise across the business;
Provide operational HR support and guidance to leaders and employees;
Provide support and answer queries from the business related to HR policies;
Support managers and the recruitment team to recruit, retain & onboard talent within the Infrabuild guidelines and DOA.
Coordinate and manage the resolution of workplace issues, ensuring appropriate consultation








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Exciting and rewarding Assistant Project Officer role
Located in a beautiful Newcastle
Salary package of $93,295 to $102,941 plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Ongoing, full-time role

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Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Project Officer to join our team. Are you seeking an opportunity to further contribute towards conservation outcomes? Come and work in the Hunter Central Coast Branch Conservation Unit where you will be working collaboratively with a dedicated and passionate team. The role will support the delivery of pest animal and weed management projects and programs. Specifically:

Assist in the collation of data for pest animal and weed programs to support monitoring, reporting and evaluation of pest species

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We’re looking for a Demand Planning Analyst to join our Demand Planning team on a permanent full-time basis in North Sydney.

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

 

About the role

This is a key role which reports directly to the Demand Planning Manager and is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to demonstrate their experience in:

• Supporting all forecasting and analysis activities associated with the product portfolio they are allocated to and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from internal and external sources.
• Integration point into the Marketing, Sales and Finance functions across the S&OP process.

About you

Along with 2 years’ experience in a demand planning and analytical role, you will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel, SQL and PowerBI a must.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP and/or order management applications.
• Knowledge of S&OP principles & practices.

About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
• An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
• Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
• Paid parental leave program
• ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunity to take advantage of novated leasing options
• Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover 

Ready to apply?

Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

GWA Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time. 

 

Apply your innovative technical capabilities to deliver high quality development outcomes
Fixed-term Full-time opportunity until December
35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements

An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal Development Officer (Planning) to join our evolving Planning, Transport and Regulation (PTR) team. This is a leadership role, and we are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join the team.
As the Principal Development Officer (Planning) you will be critical in supporting the PTR Service Unit with advanced professional planning and development knowledge and technical expertise to ensure that new development in the City of Newcastle is consistent with planning instruments, development policies, relevant codes and environmental legislation.
This role will see you provide training and mentoring to the PTR team whilst managing more complex development projects, legal appeals and







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So, who is Till Payments?

An integrated payment solutions provider committed to accelerating growth for businesses around the world.

Acquired by the Nuvei Corporation in January 2024, Till’s reach has now expanded, tapping into a vast global network to help fuel payment innovation. Today, Till is redefining the payment experience for its merchants and partners, offering seamless solutions across all channels – both online and offline – that unify and optimise the payment experience at every point of the journey. As we integrate with Nuvei, we pledge to stay true to our roots and deliver even greater value to our merchants and partners.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Payments Business Analyst specialising in Card Schemes based in Australia. This role is perfect for a professional with payments Business Analyst experience particularly with card networks such as Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners and EFTPOS. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating the complexities of card schemes, regulatory frameworks, and providing guidance helping optimise payments processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business analyst capabilities on card schemes, interchange fees, and transaction processing including monitoring scheme reports.
• Work with internal stakeholders to navigate enhancement change programmes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, card networks, and payment processors.
• Conduct detailed analysis and reporting on card transaction trends, interchange fees, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies within the payments ecosystem.
• Support Acquiring Operations team in navigating compliance challenges, particularly with card scheme mandates other industry changes.
• Lead workshops and training sessions for internal stakeholders on best practices in card schemes and payment strategies.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' Business Analyst experience in the payments industry, with a focus on card schemes.
• Strong understanding of Visa, MasterCard, and EFTPOS networks, including fee structures, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Experience in payment gateway integration, acquiring, and processing services.
• Proven track record of delivering payment project changes and problem solving capabilities
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks especially local Australian payment regulations.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and cost optimization related to card payments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver payments solutions.

 

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Ampcontrol is challenging the future by solving the most complex problems in energy. Our vision is to lead the global energy revolution and make net zero a reality. Ampcontrol is focused on diversifying and growing our business, and we know that people are central to our success.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
At Ampcontrol, central to everything we do are our five core values of: Safety, People, Innovation, Customer and Performance.
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to be central in embedding the People value through our culture, behaviours, systems and practices via the advice, guidance and the standards you set every day.
As a HR Business Partner, you will be joining a cohesive high performing HR unit within a broader team containing L&D, Recruitment and People Systems functions that are well regarded within the business. As a team we take our work seriously but enjoy ... Click here to view more detail / apply for HR Business Partner

ABOUT THE COMPANY
This National project management firm is a leader in the property sector, known for delivering impactful projects within the commercial, industrial, retail and education spaces. Based in Newcastle CBD, the firm fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, committed to supporting both client success and employee development. They are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join their high-performing team.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Project Manager will play an essential role in supporting the planning and execution of projects across commercial, industrial, retail and education sectors. Working closely with experienced Project Managers and Directors, the successful candidate will gain valuable experience and training, contributing to the smooth operation and completion of projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic team, actively participate in key stages of project management, and build foundational skills for a successful ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Assistant Project Manager

About us:

CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities across ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

In this role, you support a broad team of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair and incident response of critical services and systems covering Electrical, Mechanical and Fire. This Service Technicians are the first to respond to alerts and alarms, assign the severity, prioritise the rectification and determine whether escalation is required to third party contractors.

You will proactively perform inspections to ensure all critical infrastructure is operating as designed and identify any possible risk to the infrastructure and buildings. The team assists with the monitoring of all contractors conducting critical work and ensures strict adherence to processes and procedures.

Other responsibilities include:

• Promptly responding to service requests and emergency faults.
• Conduct initial fault finding, determine causes, and implement remedies.
• Communicate repair timelines with internal teams for coordinated client communications.
• Perform critical switching to prevent disruptions in case of equipment failure.
• Ensure timely completion of planned maintenance, daily site reviews, and adherence to safety policies.

·         Enforces safe work practices, embraces CDC's values, provides leadership, and mentors junior staff.

About You: 

We are looking for a passionate person who has a trade or tertiary qualification in relevant fields (Electrical, Refrigeration, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Fire, Telecommunications).

• Proven experience/ exposure in trade or critical facilities.
• Prior experience in critical infrastructure environments with adherence to strict procedures.
• Experience operating Building Management Systems (BMS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• Exposure to data centre equipment, including CRAC units, UPS, generators, and fire systems.
• Demonstrated skills in managing critical infrastructure, utilizing electronic monitoring systems, fault-finding, and contributing to process improvements.

 

Working Rights: 

Applicants who wish to apply for this position will need Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

 

How to Apply: 

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Cadet Town Planner
About the Opportunity
Maitland City Councils Pathways program is a fantastic way to kick-start your career and gain professional experience in local government!
Commencing in January , for a period of two years, we are looking for a Cadet Town Planner to join our organisation.
In this role, you will build upon your studies by undertaking a cadet program in town planning services to Council and the wider community in respect to development related matters. You will have a training plan developed specifically for you, giving you the opportunity to obtain practical experience including review and assessment of development applications, as well as provision of advice to our customers. This entry level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Councils planning and development assessment functions.  
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
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