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RPS is looking for an Associate Director Town Planner. This is a key role within our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team, who work collaboratively with our Environment Division. Working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary services within a team of planning experts, you will be delivering on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, major infrastructure projects and you will be helping to grow and develop business and, provide mentorship to junior planners.

With our planning service at the heart of the business, this role will give you the opportunity to join and grow a profitable planning consultancy and, with our transparent career pathway framework, we will ensure you are continually progressing and enhancing your credentials.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

What you will be doing

·Developing new customer relationships and maintaining existing business

·Directing and mentoring junior planners

· Providing input into business plans and Chair Planning Meetings, influencing debate and contributing to discussion on operational matters

· Preparing fee proposals and providing input into tender submissions

· Preparing representations to Local Plan consultations, appearing at Local Plan Examinations and assisting with appeal co-ordination and statements of case

· Presiding over small/medium & large projects including coordinating team members, project finances, overseeing solutions in line with the customer’s expectations and ensuring delivery is on time

Who are looking for?

With experience within this sector, you will already be familiar with what we’re looking for:

· Qualified MRTPI or in another relevant discipline

· A highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who has experience in large energy and infrastructure projects, including those requiring Environmental Impact Assessment, and those relating to Developments of National Significance and Development Control Orders

· Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and experience of delivering consultancy to a range of customers

· Have an established market reputation with a demonstrable record of winning sustainable and commercially viable projects

· Good financial and project management experience is essential

· Great influencing and communication techniques that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and external bodies

What is in it for you?

We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

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Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Supervisor to join our team, based in Salford. You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,445 Plus Excellent Benefits!

We are a specialist repairs and maintenance service provider to public, domestic and commercial clients across the UK. Established in 1969, Liberty offers professional responsive repairs services, gas installation, maintenance and servicing, as well as energy solutions, electrical installations and property building services.

The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ the most talented, driven individuals within the property services sector.

Responsibilities for this Planning Supervisor role are:

Develop personal and team performance

Provide coaching and guidance to a team of work planners

Ensure adequate resources are deployed to meet the commitment of work priorities within responsive repairs service

Manage and develop a team of work planners to meet service delivery demands

Manage the outstanding work queue in DRS

Manage the no access report and reasons for no access

Support management of the responsive/ Voids repairs service by providing analysis and reporting information

Attend meetings

Provide information and attend resource meetings

Ensure that suitable processes and procedures are in place for the planning Teams

What we are looking for in our ideal Planning Supervisor:

Strong administrative skills and ability to operate a computerised database system (ideally Opti-Time). Experience in working with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access). Ability to work to deadlines and strong communication skills. Experience gained within a social housing environment is beneficial.

We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:


Pension scheme
25 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value
Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
Online Health Check
Nutrition consultations
Online fitness program
YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
Free will writing
Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
Discounted gym membership
Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail


In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards, in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Planning Supervisor click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2024 (we do however reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on number of applications received).

Demand Planning Assistant
£23,400 plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)

12-month fixed term contract
Manchester, hybrid working, minimum one day a week in the office
5/7 working pattern, working up to 12 weekend days a year on a rota basis (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

We're looking for a motivated Demand Planning Assistant to join our category team. In this role, you'll be supporting colleagues within category teams, helping to make sure that things are running smoothly, and providing high quality administrative support. This is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills, and to gain valuable exposure across Co-op's Supply Chain. It's an ideal role for someone looking to progress their career in this exciting area of our business.

What you'll do

• Support data integrity making sure that compliance to process is sustained
• Provide continued support to categories through reporting and process compliance
• Support a range of ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Work closely with the Demand Planners, supporting with range events and promotions, helping to make sure that compliance is right
• Support supply chain category management, working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Work on a range of ad-hoc projects to support the team as required and opportunity to investigate and analyse forecasting queries from suppliers and our store teams

This role would suit people who have

• Some previous admin experience with intermediate Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• A high level of attention to detail
• Openness to change and a desire to learn and progress your career within the Coop
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of colleagues at different levels

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
  * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
  * Coaching and training to support your career development
  * Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.
We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Your new company
A well-established manufacturing firm operating from the head office based in Bolton.
Due to the development, the business is now expanding and seeking an Office Administrator to join their business on a full-time permanent basis. This is an extremely wide and varied role within the organisation broad presenting a mix of routine tasks and duties alongside unpredictable daily challenges. This role requires a person with excellent communication and organisational skills.

The working pattern is office based from 9am - 5pm full-time Monday to Friday.

Your new role
As Office Administrator, your primary responsibilities will include setting up new companies as requested, typing letters, emails and reports, photocopying and scanning. Attending meetings, booking meetings and dealing with some secretarial and receptionist duties, along with any other admin tasks which are required by line management and colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, you should ideally have previous office experience, along with being self-motivated, positive, ambitious, hard-working, and flexible.
Able to use Microsoft packages, including word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint. Along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary from £25,000 depending on experience and will be joining a successful growing business during an exciting period. You will receive 31 days annual leave, which increases YOY and opportunity to buy more. Health care and cash back plans on holidays and groceries along with free onsite parking.
You will also be working within a social environment, which offer social events, including a Winter conferences.

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Job Title: Business Assistant

Duration: 3 months

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Manchester, Hybrid working

Pay Rate: £13 per hour (weekly pay)

Start Date: ASAP

Background Checks: DBS and Basic Credit Check Required

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Overview: The Business Assistant role supports a small group of senior leaders, anticipating their needs and proactively managing their workloads. You'll help leaders stay on track and collaborate with the wider Business Support Network.

Reporting to: Leader/Operating Board Member

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage leaders' inboxes and diaries, handling competing priorities.
• Arrange travel for leaders.
• Use Co-op systems like Coupa, Basware, Expenses, and Clarity.
• Support and facilitate meetings, taking notes and actions when needed.
• Attend and contribute to Business Support Network meetings.
• Organise and plan your workload, typically weeks in advance.
• Provide cover for other Business Assistants during leave.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high service standards.
• Conduct research and projects within set guidelines and make decisions within agreed parameters.
• Summarise and analyse data to aid decision-making.
• Work with leaders to maintain governance and escalate where needed.
• Proofread documents for leaders.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Proficient in IT, using software like PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Excellent at multitasking and managing changing priorities.
• Able to analyse data, conduct research, and follow procedures with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with business and market awareness.
• Ability to adapt to new software updates and business needs.

Key Behaviours:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Communicate openly, promoting a culture of honesty and improvement.
• Foster collaboration, trust, and mutual respect within the team.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of Co-op leaders while being part of a collaborative team.

Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Ncoates

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Project Manager - Highways Lighting
Location: Oldham/Rochdale Depot (Calderdale Contract)
Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential to go permanent

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge? We're seeking someone with a wealth of experience in project management, ideally in highways or lighting projects. If you have a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects, we want to hear from you. Experience working on a PFI would be a significant advantage.

This role is focused on managing the delivery of Highways Lighting projects within the Calderdale region. You'll be responsible for leading operational teams, including Resource Supervisors and Administrators, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are met while maintaining financial control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and deliver Highways Lighting programmes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage project costs, meet performance targets, and optimise resources to drive productivity.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving sales and growth.
• Lead, motivate, and develop teams, fostering a culture of well-being and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within highways or lighting projects.
• Experience with PFI projects would be highly beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of financial and project management processes.
• ONC or equivalent qualification in engineering or business/management.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in the Highways Lighting sector. If you're ready to take on this dynamic role, apply now and join a team committed to success.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Project Manager

Manchester

£320 - £350 / Day

Project Manager needed on a large Fit Out in Manchester.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and completion of the construction project.

You will manage a team of logistics professionals, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. Key responsibilities will include:

* Developing and implementing a comprehensive project plan.
* Managing budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
* Identifying and mitigating potential risks and challenges.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards.
* Maintaining clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Apply here or call Joe on 0161 245 3630

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Executive Business Administrator
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Contract: Full time (37 Hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £34,391 - £38,353 per annum.
Start Date: ASAP
Main purpose: We are seeking to appoint a full-time Executive Business Administrator at our Multi-Academy Trust, based in the heart of Rochdale, committed to excellence in education.
The overall purpose of the role will be to deliver project management, administrative, and business support to the CEO and the Executive. The post holder will provide executive administration support and assistance to the CEO and be the first point of contact for them with people from inside and outside the organisation. The post holder will manage the central Trust business function and office and provide project management support for the individual members of the Executive. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
About you: The role requires someone who has the ability to work on their own initiative, has the ability to work under pressure and someone who has good organisation and administrative skills. As the first point of contact to the CEO and the Executive, an excellent front-of-house manner and an approachable and friendly disposition are considered to be important qualities for this position. The role requires a flexible approach to working, time off in lieu will be given in accordance with current policy.
Why Altus Education Partnership?
• Diverse Academies: Be a part of a vibrant community that includes outstanding institutions like Rochdale Sixth Form College, recognised nationally as Sixth Form College of the Year 2021. Explore new horizons with Edgar Wood Academy, Kingsway Park High School, and Bamford Academy – each contributing uniquely to our vision.
• Educational Excellence: Altus is committed to providing high-quality education that raises achievement levels. Join us, and you'll be at the forefront of driving operational efficiency and organisational development to support this commitment.
• Community Impact: Altus Education Partnership was born from the desire to enhance education in Rochdale. Be a part of a trust that not only educates but also positively impacts the local community through its academies.Application Deadline: Tuesday 10th December 2024 at midnight.
Interviews: Expected to take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

MAT Recruitment are delighted to be seeking an Business Teacher for a brilliant school in Ashton-under-lyne to support their Business Studies department. This is a to begin from 02 Dec 2024.

As the successful candidate, you must have a valid QTS, with detailed knowledge of the Business Studies curriculum, including OCR Marketing and Enterprise qualification. You must be confident when it comes to classroom management, engaging easily with the wider school community. Our client offers a welcoming and inclusive working environment, and are passionate about providing each individual with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Key duties will involve:
To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils
Create and engaging environment for learners of all abilities
To narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through:
Implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy
Ensuring a curriculum which facilitates the progress of all learners
Ensuring responsive interventions across Business Studies
To apply for this position, please attach your CV and any relevant documents by the deadline.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the team today on 07919921063 or email marie.tormey@matrecruitment.com

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. 

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Are you excited by an opportunity to be part of the biggest change to public transport in 40 years for Greater Manchester? Would you relish the opportunity to lead the delivery of multiple projects which make a real difference to real people throughout our great city?

Transport for Greater Manchester is seeking a Delivery Manager within our Information Systems (IS) function.

Your role

An IS Delivery Manager works at the heart of technology, infrastructure and change initiatives. Working in multi-disciplinary teams with lots of autonomy to deliver transformational change (people, process and technology) within a variety of business areas. The role also provides support to developing the wider BA and Delivery practice.

For more information, see the Delivery Manager role profile below.

Who are we?

It isa really excitingtime to be atTfGM. We arein the process ofdeliveringthe Bee Network which meansdelivering an integrated, London-style network in Greater Manchester.We’re bringing buses back under public control,we runMetrolinkand cycle hire services and havea really ambitiousprogramme ofinfrastructure programmes to make our city-region’s public transport networkaccessible, affordable,reliableand safe.

At the heart of everything is technology and innovation throughout our business. If you want to make a real difference to real people throughout our great city, you'll love it at TfGM.

• Growing - We are taking back the buses, bringing the bus network and bus operations under TfGM stewardship. A multi-yearprogrammeof work to build an organisation capable of running this complex service for the public.

• Innovative - Creating a variety of exciting product focused teams to better understand what our customers want and deliver better services.

• Foundations - Investing in the underpinning infrastructure whether it be a world first network or leading-edge CCTV.

What you'll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

• You’ll have experience in project delivery, excited by different types of initiatives that underpin organisational strategy. Skilled at leading and managing projects from inception through the full life cycle to implementation and close out. You will have different tools, techniques, and methodologies in your toolkit for managing all sorts of projects, with the ability to plan, monitor, review, report and escalate where necessary. You’ll be a confident practitioner of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

• You will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and adapting your engagement style to get the best outcome, having excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• You’ll have experience of improving your team’s way of working and effectiveness however big or small a change may be and able to lead and motivate. Committed to collaboration and creating the best possible environment for the team to succeed.

• You will be adaptable and reflective, able to work on your own initiative with excellent time management skills.

• You will be comfortable managing conflict where it arises and confident with your negotiation skills.

What we offer

This is a permanent role with a salary of £55,649 - £60,976 per annum. This is made up of a basic salary of £46,249 - £51,576 plus a market supplement of £9,400per annum, which is paid monthly and reviewed annually. Salary will be based upon skills and experience.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

Transportation
Our transportation portfolio is primarily a UK based business working in three key sectors of rail, highways and aviation.  We deliver programme, project and commercial management services to clients in mainland Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Australasia and supporting other parts of the transportation business across the globe.  Our vision is to deliver major transportation projects as part of a global business and to establish our wide-ranging consultancy as ‘credible’ and ‘preferred’ for our existing and new clients. 

Overview of roleAs a Senior Project Manager you will manage your own projects or workstreams on major Transportation projects. This opportunity will enable you to support the development of this growing and diverse business whilst progressing your own career. The focus of this exciting new role and opportunity is to help build the growing business and to support our clients by winning and delivering high quality project and programme management services that contribute to society and make the communities in which we live and work better.What will the role offer?You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK’s largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry. We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value and technical excellence.Some examples of the areas that you may be able to work on;

- Rail – We provide support to major rail infrastructure projects across the UK. We are particularly proud to be involved with Crossrail, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail along with a large number of other projects.
- Highways – We work closely with National Highways supporting them on a variety of projects across the UK.
- Ports – Our Ports team covers aviation and maritime projects and we are seeing a lot of growth in this area with opportunities at key airports in the UK as well as further afield.
- Local Authority – we support a wide range of local authorities across the country with their transportation projects. These projects often cover elements of rail, highways, sustainability and social value.

Mott MacDonald is proud to support the professional development of all employees, funding one professional institution subscription per year and providing learning and development opportunities to support team members as they progress to chartership.Main duties:
The successful management of the development, design stages, delivery and handover of projects as instructed, ensuring:

- Processes and procedures are applied, and any governance protocols followed
- A project management plan is developed and maintained for each project
- Projects are scoped in accordance with agreed project objectives,
- Deliverables are clearly identified and executed,
- Key parameters of cost, time and quality are achieved providing a coherent and realistic action plan against deficiencies,
- Liaise with the projects H&S&W and CDM Representative, acting on advice provided to ensure that project / contractor CDM and Health and Safety compliance matters are satisfactorily discharged and/or adhered to,
- Establish effective stakeholder and communication management processes and structures across the project, Client and stakeholder teams. Specifically consider all necessary actions in terms of liaison, process mapping and reporting with statutory and technical assurance bodies, mitigating potential delays and costs to project performance through timely submissions and consenting requirements,
- Liaise and work across all commercial, procurement and general project control functions, providing the necessary project management input to deliver projects within the agreed project parameters,
- Assess the necessary level of resources and competence in the supply chain teams, taking all necessary reactive measures where required to ensure the required performance,
- Successful administration of the NEC suite of contracts for professional and contractor commissions as dictated by the projects, addressing performance to ensure contractually successful outcomes.


Candidate Specification

Required for the position of Senior Project Manager:

- Experience working on large transport infrastructure projects
- Membership of the APM
- Chartered (or working towards)
- Experience of managing NEC contracts
- Substantial project management expertise across a wide range of disciplines, contract/procurement routes and market sectors
- Experience of managing and leading large project teams to successful outcomes
- High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls
- Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team
- Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Flexibility to travel to client sites and other MM offices
- NEC accreditation (3 or 4)
- Experience working with Network Rail, National Highways or a similar UK organisation
- Line management or team leader experience



We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.


Financial wellbeing

- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.


Lifestyle

- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.


Enhanced family and carers leave

- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.


Learning and development

- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.


Networks, communities, and social outcomes

- Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
What will the role offer?You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK’s largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry. We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value and technical excellence.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.

Business Development Manager - Airfreight

Are you looking to make a real impact in your career? Ready to join a dynamic and global logistics network? We are looking for a proven sales professional to join our Air Freight team as a Business Development Manager.

Salary: Competitive + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Location: Manchester. This role will be based between home and office. This role will also involve regular travel to visit clients in the region.

What You Will Be Doing?

• Develop a robust air freight sales pipeline across key sectors
• Identify and pursue new air freight business opportunities through market research and proactive outreach.
• Manage enquiries, RFQs, and tenders from inception to conclusion.
• Collaborate with the Air Product team to craft customer-centric value propositions.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of our air business unit in the UK.
• Present compelling, value-adding solutions aligned with DB Schenker's standards.
• Ensure new business is in line with our internal financial guidelines.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships within potential major clients.

About You

• Has a proven sales record in acquiring new business and exceeding sales targets.
• Possesses a significant background in Air or multi-modal freight forwarding.
• Has experience in managing tenders leading to significant opportunities.
• Is skilled at building trust and establishing high-quality relationships with customers.
• Demonstrates effective presentation skills and excellent written and spoken English.

What We Offer

Joining our team comes with several benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Car Allowance
• Competitive Annual Sales Bonus
• 25 days of holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions
• Private Healthcare
• Full training and continued professional development.
• Clear career paths and development opportunities

Next Steps

Please submit your CV through the provided links. At DB Schenker, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK, 5 years referencing and a criminal records check.

DB Schenker is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is ready to make the step up?

Do you want to work on projects you're proud to be a part of?

Do you want to make the steps to your next rewarding career?

This is a MUST READ!

This is a great opportunity, working alongside a great team with fantastic mentors to learn from. There is a strong pipeline of projects and the opportunity to develop to be the best in your field.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for procurement and management of most packages
• Preparing CVR's
• Will be overseeing and mentoring junior staff

This major contractor is looking for:

• At least 3+ years experience working within a QS position, for a tier 1 or 2 or main contractor
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Driven
• Knowledge of both JCT & NEC form of contracts

If you're interested in the position above and feel that you're the right fit, then please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV.

Or, you can reach out to Sam from the Brighton office to find out more.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

Proof of Manchester Residency – to check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Manchester Equipment and Adaptations Partnership is seeking a Business Support Officer for its community equipment service.

Manchester Equipment and Adaptation Partnership (MEAP) is a city-wide service, providing a co-ordinated, comprehensive service to children and adults, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.

The service works in collaboration with Health and other key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships, linkages and greater coordinated working with other services, key agencies and organisations to ensure that teams contribute to the development and delivery of the city’s priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key part in the running of a busy, high performing team.

The role provides a unique opportunity to work over multiple sectors, developing relationships and influencing processes.

This is a rewarding role and an opportunity for someone to make a real difference to Manchester residents through the effective delivery of a service that helps our citizens come home from hospital and avoid admissions to hospital.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate person who wants to be part of a team whose main priorities are promoting quality of life and independence for our disabled citizens across Manchester

MEAP is a fast paced and extremely busy service so we need someone who is able to meet these demands, who can prioritise their tasks, work on their own initiative and who is passionate about Manchester and wants to deliver a high quality service.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Proof of Manchester residency (that you are a resident within the boundaries of Manchester City Council)

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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Your new company
Join a highly-regarded firm known for its dynamic and growth-oriented environment. We are committed to excellence and innovation in the legal services sector, particularly within the Motor and Related Services teams.
Your new role
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving the business development initiatives. Reporting to the BD Director and working closely with the Marketing team, you will influence the development and implementation of strategies to support growth plans. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with key stakeholders, managing pipeline tracking, driving event activities, creating business development collateral, and fostering internal and external relationships.
What you'll need to succeed

• At least 2 years of experience in a business development role, preferably within a legal services environment.
• Strong organisational and proactive communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in designing client-focused collateral.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Creative thinking and the ability to engage confidently with individuals at all levels.
• A team player with the initiative to question existing processes and introduce new ideas.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and thrive under pressure.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Flexible, Hybrid Working
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on their growth journey.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Engagement in diverse and challenging projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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