Senior Project Manager Metal Ceilings Drylining has evolved from a fast-track interior finishing method into a critical part of passive fire protection strategy. Modern drylining requires a high level of technical competence to ensure compartmentation, fire resistance, and overall building safety. This opportunity offers the chance to move away from traditional drylining and lead a technically demanding metal ceiling project. Our client is delivering a £10M design and build metal ceiling project in Oxford. The scheme spans two buildings and includes Kvadrat ceilings, bespoke metal ceilings, and GRG bulkheads. You will join as Senior Project Manager with overall responsibility for the delivery of this flagship project. It is not a standard ceiling package. The project will require careful coordination, strong commercial awareness, and proven experience delivering high-end metal ceiling installations. You will have a strong track record of delivering complex ceiling projects and will be confident managing specialist subcontractors, programme requirements, and client expectations. Our client places significant emphasis on professional development. Employees are supported through a structured development programme that combines in-house product and systems training with external qualifications. This includes progression towards NVQ Level 7, advanced planning training using Asta, and the development of strong leadership capability. This opportunity is offered on a permanent basis with a salary of £80,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance, with all site travel reimbursed through expenses. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply to this advert or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

About the job.

National Highways is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in the South East region. As a Project Manager, you will play a vital role in planning and managing the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects within our region’s 5-year rolling capital programme.

You will oversee the performance of multiple external contractors and consultants, ensuring the highest standards of governance, quality assurance, health and safety, and technical compliance across the supply chain and National Highways. Your expertise will be key to achieving agreed project outcomes while adhering to mandatory and delegated responsibilities, driving excellence in every phase of the project lifecycle.

This role is based from our Basingstoke office only, but you will need to be flexible to travel to other offices in the South East region as required.

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Regional Management Team, Programme Delivery Managers, key stakeholders, suppliers and across National Highways teams. Ensure mutual understanding of the portfolio’s strategic and delivery objectives, to review and report on delivery performance, to agree solutions that resolve complex issues and to prepare project business cases.
• Deliver programme management, financial reporting and risk management against the capital expenditure budgets for all projects in scope, ensuring effective financial and contractual practices are in place and adhered to by all project resources.
• Ensure National Highways reputation is maintained throughout delivery of projects by delivering best practice customer and stakeholder communications; proactively manage interaction with communities, stakeholders, transport operators, road users and businesses.
• Proactively identify and drive opportunities for improvements and implement changes in own area of responsibility; promote and share portfolio management best practices across Operations.
• Manage and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies and constraints associated with the portfolio, leading the development and implementation of solutions to overcome these.

About you.

• Recognised qualification in relevant engineering discipline (eg MSc, MICE IEng etc) or equivalent, relevant experience in the delivery of Civil Engineering projects and portfolios.
• Proven portfolio and project management experience.
• Evidence of contract management, with specific experience of NEC forms of contract.
• Knowledge of highways construction and maintenance practices and relevant legislation (e.g. CDM regulations).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Operations is at the heart of keeping the strategic road network moving and ensuring our customers get the best possible experience when using our roads.

We address over 39,000 customer enquiries every month, plan and deliver all maintenance activities on the network, drive efficiencies and improvements across our systems and roads, and respond to incidents across 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads that we manage. All to make sure National Highways customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Cost/Project Manager
Newcastle

Role requirement: Construction background is essential

Company Information:
Our client is a leading consultancy with a strong track record in delivering multi-sector construction projects. Known for their collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and high-value projects, they are expanding their team and looking for someone to join their growing business.

The Role:
They are seeking an experienced Senior Cost / Project Manager to support the senior management team in driving growth, profitability, and project excellence.

Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering value across all stages of the project lifecycle.

While the role is advertised at a senior level, the client is also open to intermediate-level candidates with relevant experience who can demonstrate the necessary skills and capability to contribute to projects effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing tender and contract documents, Bills of Quantities, and Employer’s Requirements
• Undertaking feasibility studies, cost estimates, and cost plans
• Implementing cost control procedures and analysing tenders
• Chairing and managing multi-disciplinary meetings
• Managing construction projects throughout their lifecycle

About You:

• Proven experience in pre- and post-contract cost/project management
• Experience with both public and private sector clients
• Knowledge of all forms of construction procurement, including traditional and design & build
• Experience administering JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage budgets and forecast costs throughout a project

Qualifications:

• Recognised university degree or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation is desirable but not essential

If you are a Senior or Intermediate Cost / Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please get in touch to discuss this role.

Construction Project ManagerNational Main Contractor - Major Public Infrastructure ProgrammeLocation: Glasgow Employment Type: Permanent Recruiter: Hays Construction & Property

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be partnering with a leading National Main Contractor delivering a long‑term programme of works on one of Scotland’s most critical public infrastructure assets. With multi‑year investment secured and a robust pipeline of complex civil engineering and built‑environment projects scheduled, this represents an exceptional opportunity for a high‑calibre Project Manager seeking stability, long‑term development and career progression.

Your new role

As Construction Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of a continuous programme of works across this key asset. Based full‑time in Glasgow, you will oversee planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and project performance across a variety of concurrent work packages.You will be the central point of coordination between the client, design teams, site management and specialist subcontractors-ensuring projects are delivered to exacting standards and in alignment with the client’s long‑term strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of construction work packages across a critical infrastructure programme.
• Establish and manage project plans, programmes, resources and reporting structures.
• Maintain strong, proactive relationships with a highly engaged public‑sector client team.
• Ensure work is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety and technical compliance.
• Provide leadership and direction to Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery, communication and project controls.
• Identify risks, manage change, and ensure commercial/contractual obligations are met.
• Champion a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration across the project team.

What you’ll need to succeed
We are seeking a Project Manager who is:

• Exceptionally well‑organised, with strong planning and coordination skills.
• Client‑focused, capable of building trust and maintaining positive long-term working relationships.
• Quality‑driven, with a genuine passion for delivering work to a first‑class standard.
• Experienced in delivering construction projects for a main contractor (civils or build).
• Confident managing multidisciplinary teams on fast‑paced, technically complex projects.
• Proactive, solutions‑orientated and comfortable taking full ownership of delivery outcomes.

What you’ll get in return

• Long‑term, stable pipeline of major works in the Glasgow region.
• Opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant public infrastructure programme.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working available.
• Clear progression pathways within a Tier 1 national contractor.
• Supportive, high‑performing team environment driven by collaboration and excellence.

What you need to do now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact your Hays Construction recruitment specialist today.Apply now, or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

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Job Title: Programme Manager - Telecoms

Location:Bristol or London/Remote. Three days onsite and two from home.
Rate: £550/Day Inside IR35

Job Overview

We are seeking an experiencedProgramme Manager with a strong background in telecommunicationsto lead the delivery of complex, multi-workstream programmes across network, technology, and operational domains. The successful candidate will oversee programme planning, governance, stakeholder management, and execution to ensure delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.

This role requires deep knowledge oftelecoms environments, including network infrastructure, transformation programmes, vendor management, and cross-functional delivery teams

Required Skills and Experience

Essential

• 8-12+ years of experience inprogramme or project management within telecoms.
• Proven experience managinglarge, complex telecom programmes.
• Strong understanding oftelecom network technologies and operations.
• Experience managingcross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Strongstakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience withprogramme governance and delivery frameworks(PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience managingvendors and third-party partners.

Our client, a well-established organisation operating across consultancy and business transformation projects, is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Project Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience supporting the delivery of projects across multiple departments and client engagements.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will assist with project planning, coordination, and monitoring to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to recognised project management frameworks and methodologies.

Through structured training and hands-on involvement in active projects, you will develop a solid understanding of project lifecycles, stakeholder communication, and effective project delivery within a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and coordination of project activities and timelines.
Assist with maintaining project documentation, schedules, and status reports.
Monitor project progress and help identify potential risks or delays.
Coordinate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Participate in project meetings by preparing materials, recording notes, and tracking actions.
Assist with resource planning and task allocation where required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Interest in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or PRINCE2.
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

What We Offer

Structured training and professional development opportunities.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced project professionals.
Exposure to a variety of projects and business functions.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career progression within project management.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in project management within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Programme Manager required to establish and lead a new Project Management Office (PMO) within a growing organisation in Scotland. This is a senior role offering a unique chance to build a PMO from the ground up, lead complex projects across all business functions, and shape how the organisation drives change.

The Organisation
This is an ambitious organisation driving a wide range of strategic initiatives across the business, including the implementation of new digital tools and platforms, automation of key business processes, regulatory and compliance projects, process improvement and broader organisational change. They have a strong appetite for AI and are actively exploring innovative use cases and applications to transform how they work.

With the creation of a PMO, the organisation is investing in stronger project governance, improved visibility of change initiatives, and more efficient ways of working across the business.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on improving processes, driving results, and making things happen across multiple business areas.

The Role
You will lead the PMO, developing processes, governance, and reporting from scratch. You’ll ensure projects are well-planned, resourced, and monitored for success, and step in to manage high-impact projects directly where needed. You’ll also work with stakeholders across the business to prioritise initiatives, manage risk, and embed a culture of effective change.

What You’ll Be Doing
** Designing and launching the PMO, including frameworks, processes, and governance standards
** Creating a roadmap of strategic projects across the organisation, helping prioritise what delivers the most value
** Leading complex projects directly, from tech transformations to operational improvements
** Ensuring projects have the right people, resources, and risk plans in place for success
** Conducting post-project reviews to capture lessons and improve delivery
** Influencing senior stakeholders and aligning projects with organisational goals
** Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and drive continuous improvement

What They’re Looking For
** Proven experience in programme or project management, ideally in a PMO environment
** Strong track record of delivering complex projects across multiple business areas
** Professional qualification in project or programme management (PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, etc.)
** Strong stakeholder management skills
** Skilled at designing processes, frameworks, and governance for effective project delivery
** Comfortable turning strategy into actionable, well-run projects

The Offer
The role is paying £70k - £75k with a good benefits package and excellent bonus structure. The company has offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and they ask for 1 day in the office per week.

This is a rare chance to leave your mark by creating a PMO from scratch, improving how the organisation manages change, and leading projects that touch every part of the business.

If this is of interest, please apply or reach out to Murray Simpson.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Tamworth (4 days on site)
Competitive salary DOE

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a growing UK infrastructure consultancy with the recruitment of multiple Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver capital projects within a major regulated water framework in Tamworth. This is a long-term, permanent opportunity to work client-side on complex water and bioresources programmes while joining a business that is scaling rapidly and offering genuine progression.

This role is ideal for experienced Water Project Managers who want consultancy exposure with the security of permanent employment and the opportunity to progress into senior leadership roles as the business grows.

The Opportunity

You will be embedded within a major water utility programme, leading and managing clean water, wastewater or bioresources capital projects. These are established framework roles, not short-term contract placements, offering stability and continuity of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water infrastructure capital projects
• NEC3 / NEC4 ECC contract administration
• Client-side contract management and commercial oversight
• Budget management and cost forecasting
• Manage Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Lead contractor engagement and stakeholder collaboration
• Ensure project governance and commercial records are maintained
• Support tender preparation and evaluation (pre-contract activities)
• Oversee final accounts and post-project reviews

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities (where applicable)

• Manage multiple projects or larger value schemes
• Mentor and support junior Project Managers
• Drive efficiencies and programme improvements
• Engage senior stakeholders across the delivery team

About You

• Strong UK water industry experience within the last 5 years (essential)
• Experience in clean water, wastewater or bioresources projects
• Proven NEC3 or NEC4 contract management experience
• Experience working client-side, contractor or JV environments
• Right to work in the UK

Working Pattern

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-growth infrastructure consultancy
• Long-term secured framework work
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Open leadership culture and strong professional development support
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling business

Your new company

You’ll be joining a respected organisation undergoing significant transformation, where projects and programmes play a key role in delivering strategic goals. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated Planning & Performance team that values strong governance, transparency and continuous improvement. As a PMO Analyst, you’ll contribute meaningfully to a central PMO function committed to improving project delivery and enhancing organisational performance.

Your new role

You will ensure robust PMO governance across a varied portfolio of projects and programmes. Working closely with project teams, programme boards and senior stakeholders, you will gather insights, analyse data and produce high‑quality reporting that supports informed decision‑making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with the PMO framework across all assigned projects and programmes.
• Producing dashboards, KPIs, monthly metrics and structured reports tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Managing RAID logs and lessons‑learned activities, providing constructive challenge and escalation where appropriate.
• Supporting project and programme planning to ensure well‑structured plans, critical paths and key decision points are clearly defined.
• Assisting with resource capacity and demand management.
• Acting as a central contact point for accurate progress reporting.
• Contributing to ongoing improvements across PMO processes, templates, tools and service delivery.

This is a hands‑on analytical role where your work directly supports effective governance and successful programme outcomes.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be an experienced PMO or Programme Analyst with a proven background in project or programme environments. You’ll have strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Key requirements include:

• Strong understanding of project and programme management processes.
• Experience producing KPIs, dashboards and project health reporting.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using Project Online.
• Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly and concisely.
• Confident facilitation skills and the ability to challenge constructively.
• Experience working under pressure and managing shifting priorities.
• Relevant project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, P3O, MSP).
• Personal qualities such as attention to detail, strong organisation, a proactive mindset and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

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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Mechanical Project Manager – Buckingham

My client is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager based in Buckinghamshire to join their growing team. Working within a small multi-disciplined team controlling various projects simultaneously from order placement to final account ensuring optimum profits are achieved from each contract. To anticipate and respond to client needs to ensure we offer an exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

⦁ Managing multiple projects simultaneously with accountability for financial outcomes of each project
⦁ Compiling contract specific risk assessments and method statements
⦁ Compiling programme of work if required
⦁ Dealing with projects across whole of UK
⦁ Ordering materials for the project as required
⦁ Negotiating orders with subcontract labour
⦁ Managing internal/subcontract labour for individual projects
⦁ Carrying out site meetings as and when required
⦁ Dealing with contract variations and change management
⦁ Monitoring contract costs
⦁ Responsible for collating certification and QA for the project
⦁ Compiling applications for payment and ensuring they are dispatched on time in line with the contract requirements
⦁ Agreeing final accounts with clients and sub-contractors
⦁ Liaising with the client and sub contractors to ensure the smooth running of the contract whilst maximising profits
⦁ Agreeing final accounts with installers and sub-contractors, as above
⦁ Signing off invoices for suppliers and sub-contractors
⦁ Dealings with external QS firm to ensure commercial aspects of contracts are dealt with correctly and on time
⦁ Visiting sites during installations for valuation purposes
⦁ Dealing with client and sub-contractor contract variations

If interested, please apply with CV attached or contact Josh at Interaction Construction - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

INDC

Location: Midlands - Working across multiple sites
Salary: £50K - £55K per annum + £5,500 Car Allowance + Discretionary 10% Bonus
Contract & Hours: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 39.5 hours per week
Benefits: Enhanced pension contributions, Employer-paid Healthcare Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for CPD

Lead High-Quality Construction Projects from Concept to Completion

Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes.

As a leader in residential decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and whole-house retrofit, we currently manage and deliver over £100m+ large-scale retrofit schemes, blending funding across mixed-tenures to maximise positive impact across communities.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of multiple construction sites.

You will oversee Site Managers, Supervisors, Tenant Liaison Officers and Quality Administrators, ensuring all onsite activity is delivered safely, to the highest quality, on programme, and within budget.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive project performance from initial setup through to final completion and client handover.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient delivery across your designated projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up projects from the outset, including resourcing, handover from estimating, agreeing budgets, reviewing retrofit information and procuring subcontractors.
• Developing and managing project programmes to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Leading and mentoring Site Managers, Supervisors, Tenant Liaison Officers and site operatives.
• Holding regular formal and informal team briefings to communicate priorities, milestones and programme updates.
• Ensuring all sites are appropriately resourced both internally and across the supply chain.
• Monitoring the performance of subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring adherence to programme and contractual expectations.
• Attending operations meetings and producing relevant project reports.
• Ensuring all properties and works meet contract specification standards and retrofit compliance requirements, enabling timely lodgements in line with client deadlines.

In order to be essential in this role you must have:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the construction industry
• SMSTS
• CSCS card
• First Aid certification
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities
• Ability to plan and organise resources effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and general IT
• Experience in retrofit processes including assessments, designs and lodgements
• Full UK driving licence

It would be great if you had:

• NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Experience in energy efficiency and/or social housing projects

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead significant construction projects
• A supportive team culture
• Career development and training opportunities
• The chance to help deliver high-quality, safe, and impactful work

Our Commitment to You

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe in hiring the right person for the job and fostering a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, age, race, family status, sexual orientation, disability, or religious belief.

Ready to Lead With Impact

If you’re a driven Project Manager with the experience and leadership qualities to deliver exceptional construction projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Are you an experienced Product Manager who thrives in complex, user-centred environments? Do you want to contribute to impactful public sector programmes that deliver life changing services? If so, this could be the perfect contract for you.

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a major public sector programme that is looking for a confident, delivery-focused Product Manager to join their team for an initial 6-month contract. You’ll be shaping and driving product strategy within a high-profile area of work, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving meaningful problems at scale and can hit the ground running in structured government delivery environments.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High-impact work on a programme influencing public services nationwide
• Flexible hybrid working, with on-site collaboration in Newcastle
• Competitive £550/day rate, Outside IR35
• Opportunity to work within a mature agile and GDS-aligned environment
• Add real value to fraud detection + prevention services (experience in this domain highly advantageous)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and leading product vision, roadmap, and delivery for key workstreams
• Working closely with engineering, UX, data, and policy teams to build user-centred services
• Applying GDS standards, service design principles, and agile delivery best practice
• Managing product backlogs, prioritising features, and ensuring alignment with wider programme goals
• Engaging with stakeholders across multiple levels to ensure clarity, alignment, and momentum
• Supporting the development of products that help improve fraud detection and prevention (a major bonus if you’ve worked in this space before)

What We’re Looking For

? Strong background as a Product Manager within the public sector
? Excellent understanding of GDS frameworks, discovery ? alpha ? beta ? live
? Ability to work on-site in Newcastle when required
? Experience leading technical and user-centred product development
? Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and communicate effectively
? Experience in fraud, risk, or security-related product areas is a big plus

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
• Length: 6 months
• Rate: Up to £550 per day, Outside IR35
• Location: Newcastle (hybrid - regular on-site presence required)

12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Based at Wembley Stadium - 2 Days Per Week

Are you ready to lead high-impact technology projects at one of the most iconic organisations in sport?

The FA is looking for a Delivery Manager to take ownership of Workday finance and payment system integrations. This is your chance to shape solutions that touch every part of the organisation, working with passionate teams and senior stakeholders at Wembley Stadium.

You will be part of the Workday Programme team and collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Product, and Technology teams. Using both internal and third-party development teams, you will deliver complex projects that improve the way The FA manages finance and payments. While this role is initially aligned to our Corporate product line, there may be opportunities to support other areas as priorities evolve.

What you will be doing

• Leading the delivery of finance and payment integration projects with Workday, ensuring projects are on time, within scope, and high quality
• Acting as a servant leader for a software development team including developers, QA engineers, a Product Owner, and a Product Manager
• Collaborating with Programme Managers, Product Managers, and Product Owners to plan products, manage backlogs, and create clear delivery plans
• Driving cross-team collaboration between finance, technology, product, and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Managing integration of third-party payment gateways, internal finance systems, and digital platforms supporting multiple revenue streams
• Supporting agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team focused and effective
• Monitoring team performance, improving velocity and quality, and producing metrics to highlight potential improvements
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the delivery team
• Identifying and managing cross-team dependencies and risks
• Ensuring development activities are accurately tracked in Jira and follow The FA Delivery Framework
• Reporting on initiatives to senior stakeholders, including delivery plans, roadmaps, RAG status, and RAID logs
• Representing Digital Technology across cross-functional teams and promoting best practice in delivery

What you will bring

• Delivery or project management experience in finance or payments-related system integrations
• Strong understanding of payment and finance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confidence leading cross-functional teams without line-management responsibilities
• Project Management or Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile experience
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and apply new skills
• Experience in an elite sports environment or football experience is desirable
• Familiarity with tools such as Smartsheet, Teams, Miro, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience working with third-party SaaS providers and managing distributed teams

This is a unique opportunity to make an impact at The FA, delivering technology solutions that improve how we manage finance and payments. You will work at Wembley Stadium, alongside passionate colleagues, helping to shape the future of our digital systems while being part of an organisation that lives and breathes football.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional ‘Thank You’ days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Client-Side Construction Consultancy

£70,000 - £80,000

Carriera is working with an established client-side construction consultancy to recruit a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the delivery of multiple construction projects across a varied and active portfolio. The role involves leading projects from early pre-planning through to handover, with typical values ranging between £1m and £10m. Works include a mix of new build, conversion, fit-out and external works, delivered across different asset types and stakeholder groups. You will be responsible for the overall leadership of your projects, including programme management, design coordination, consultant and contractor oversight, and project governance. While cost planning and commercial management are supported by an in-house cost management team, you will work closely with them to ensure budgets, forecasts and cost control are aligned with delivery strategy and wider client objectives. This is a client-facing role with a high level of autonomy and trust. The successful candidate will be comfortable acting as the lead point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders, shaping delivery strategy, managing risk and driving projects forward through all stages of the lifecycle.

The Role

• Lead client-side project management delivery across multiple construction projects from pre-planning through to handover
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and wider project stakeholders
• Take responsibility for coordinating and leading the design team to ensure compliant, timely and coordinated design development
• Manage project programmes, key milestones, risks and delivery strategy
• Support planning applications and the discharge of planning and regulatory conditions
• Lead the procurement of consultants and contractors, working closely with the in-house cost management team on commercial inputs and delivery strategy
• Administer building contracts in line with JCT requirements, including instructions, extensions of time and progress reporting
• Work collaboratively with the cost management team on budgets, cost plans, forecasts, variations and overall cost control
• Oversee site progress and quality, ensuring delivery aligns with design intent, programme and statutory obligations.

About You

• Proven experience delivering multiple construction projects concurrently from inception to completion
• Experience in a client-side or consultancy environment where you have taken clear ownership of projects
• A strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including design, planning, procurement and construction
• Sound working knowledge of JCT contracts and confident experience administering contracts
• Good knowledge of construction health & safety, CDM and Building Regulations
• A relevant professional qualification or membership (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent preferred)
• The ability to manage complex workloads with clarity, structure and control
• A confident, measured communication style with the credibility to lead consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders
• A detail-focused, commercially aware and delivery-driven approach

For a confidential conversation, please contact Halim Ahmad on 07399 556163 or email

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy .

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background working on new build construction projects?

Are you looking to work for an industry leading employer, who cares for its staff?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry-leading, main contractor, who are currently looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager on a permanent basis to oversee projects up to £80m in the Ministry of Justicesector. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the projects from inception to completion, ensuring that deadlines are met, budgets are adhered too and quality of work is to an excellent standard.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive basic salary upto £75,000 (D.O.E)
• Generous car allowance sum
• Yearly bonus
• Enhanced pension contribution

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience working as a Project Manager on a Ministry Of Justiceproject
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• Prior work for a Main Contractor in the UK
• Proficient in MicrosoftProjects

Key Responsibilities:

• Program management and client engagement.
• Develop detailed construction plans, timelines, and work schedules
• Liaise with the Site Manager to ensure that all works are being completed in a timely manner, whilst maintaining quality in line with company policy.
• Report into the Operations Manager and provide feedback on Project status
• Pro-actively identify project risks and work extensively to reduce delays.
• Facilitate final inspections and approvals.

Due to the sensitive nature of the role advertised, more in-depth information will be provided if your application is selected for the next stages of the process*.*

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex highways, streetscape, and public realm projects. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for managing high-value civil engineering schemes from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will oversee project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with NEC contracts. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams in live highway environments, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and close-out of highways, streetscape, and public realm projects
• Manage projects under NEC contracts (ECC), ensuring proactive contract administration and compliance
• Oversee programme management, cost control, risk mitigation, and quality assurance
• Coordinate with local authorities, utility providers, designers, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Manage site teams, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Ensure all works comply with highways standards, health & safety regulations, and environmental requirements
• Apply strong commercial awareness, including change control and compensation events
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Proven track record delivering highways, streetscape, kerbing, surfacing, and public realm projects
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts
• Experience working in live highway environments and urban settings
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• CSCS and SMSTS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working directly with local authorities
• Experience working in the private sector
• Strong understanding of traffic management and utility coordination

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Project Manager – Experience Design & Heritage Projects

A leading global experience design and placemaking agency is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their creative teams delivering high-profile projects across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with around 4 years’ project management experience looking to take the next step in their career.

The Role
As Project Manager, you will bridge the gap between bidding, design, and project delivery, working closely with senior project managers and technical directors. You will oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. Projects include museums, cultural destinations, heritage sites, and other visitor attractions.

What You’ll Bring

Proven project management experience (approx. 4 years), ideally in heritage, museum, leisure, retail, or visitor-attraction projects (other sectors considered).
Strong financial, resource, and schedule management skills.
Familiarity with design processes, RIBA stages, and contracts (JCT/NEC).
Awareness of H&S, CDM, building regulations, accessibility, and sustainability requirements.
Knowledge of sector-relevant funding processes (e.g., NLHF, Failte Ireland, Arts Council).
Excellent communication, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Location & Working Style

Based in Leicester city centre with flexible hybrid working (office, remote, and on-site).
Occasional out-of-hours work and travel within the UK and internationally.
Must hold a full driving license and valid passport.
Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Opportunities for growth and professional development within a globally respected creative agency.
If you are passionate about delivering memorable visitor experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is an ideal opportunity to progress your career in project management.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Job Title: Agent / Project Manager - Major Road & Bridge Project
Location: Kent
Engagement Type: PAYE Freelance
Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways / Structures

A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Agent or Project Manager to join a major road and bridge infrastructure project in Kent. This is a PAYE freelance opportunity on a long-term scheme delivering complex structures and highways works.

This role will suit an experienced Agent or PM with a strong background in structures who is comfortable leading site teams and managing the delivery of major civil engineering packages on large infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of structures and associated highways works on a major infrastructure scheme
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget
• Oversee method statements, risk assessments, and construction planning
• Interface with the client, designers, and stakeholders
• Monitor commercial performance alongside the commercial team
• Drive quality assurance and compliance with project standards

Requirements

• Proven experience working for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor (essential)
• Experience as a Site Agent or Project Manager on major infrastructure projects
• Strong structures experience (bridges, large concrete structures, or similar)
• Highways or major road scheme experience preferred
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• CSCS card and SMSTS

What’s on Offer

• PAYE freelance engagement
• Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
• Competitive day rate
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected Tier 1 contractor

If you are an experienced Agent or Project Manager with strong structures experience and Tier 1 background, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Rob from the Brighton office for a confidential discussion on 07856 926039 or email

Job Description: Reporting to a Project Manager, the Trainee Site/Project Manager will be offering support in overseeing projects of varying values and diverse natures. This will be mainly retail construction and fit outs to Supermarkets for values between £5,000 and £6m. The primary role of the Trainee Project/Site Manager will be to assist the site based Project Manager in ensuring that the allocated project runs efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions. The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client. Main Duties & Responsibilities Assisting and learning all aspects of the role of the site based Project Manager in their responsibilities and for the day-to-day running of the project. Supporting and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site. Attendance of regular site meetings with client, Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Planning Supervisor etc. Assisting and learning the preparation of reports, programmes, progress and profitability reports. Assisting with and learning how to agree pricing and instructions with the client or clients agent. Contribute to formulating valuations and final accounts. Assisting with the preparation of tenders. To procure, negotiate terms and monitor the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers. To identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide. Procurement of new clients and suppliers. Ensure that acceptable levels of customer care are provided at all times. Produce relevant monthly reports for the Project Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate. Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client, engineers and subcontractors as required. Provide support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources. Provide support for the Project Manager in terms of data input etc. Maintaining deadlines in line with requirements. To provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence. Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project. Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress and training levels. This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week: 07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday Thursday 07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business. We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake various clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance. Essential Requirements Currently studying towards or completed a HNC/D in Construction (or equivalent) or a construction related qualification GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company Competent in the use of a range of IT packages Self-motivated and proactive Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge You must hold a full current UK driving licence and have had 6 months driving experience since passing your test and live within an hour of the PE1 5UP area You may be required to attend College/University to undertake a structured training programme as part of your contract of employment should this be deemed as necessary to undertake the role Desirable Requirements Currently working within the construction environment CSCS Card IOSH Managing/Working Safely or Site Management/Supervisor Safety Training Scheme First Aid at Work Certificate

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is searching for a meticulous and strategic Test Manager to join our housing transformation programme.

We are implementing the NEC Integrated Housing System (IHS), and we need a testing expert to ensure this critical platform is functionally sound, reliable, and perfectly tailored for our staff and residents.

The Role

As the Test Manager, you will report to the Programme Manager and take full ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy. You will lead the “de-risking” of the implementation, ensuring that from the first line of migrated data to the final User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off, the system is fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and own the overarching Test Strategy, covering SIT, UAT, Regression, and Performance testing.
• UAT Coordination: Collaborate with Delivery Managers and BAs to translate complex technical requirements into real-world test scripts for housing officers.
• Defect Management: Chair regular triage meetings to prioritise fixes with the NEC technical team and internal support.
• Data Validation: Work closely with the data workstream to ensure legacy information surfaces correctly in the new NEC environment.
• Strategic Reporting: Provide “Go/No-Go” recommendations to the Programme Board based on objective metrics and residual risk.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who can bridge the gap between technical developers and frontline housing staff.

• System Expertise: Direct experience with NEC Housing or similar large-scale Integrated Housing Systems (IHS).
• Testing Mastery: Deep knowledge of the full Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), specifically managing UAT within a local government or housing association context.
• Technical Tooling: Proficiency in management software such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Communication: The ability to explain a “Severity 1 Defect” to a Housing Officer and “User Experience friction” to a Developer with equal clarity.

Key Deliverables

You will be responsible for producing high-impact documentation that guides the project to success, including:

1. Test Strategy Document: Defining the “What, How, and When,” including formal sign-off criteria.
2. UAT Test Script Library: A comprehensive set of real-world scenarios, such as end-to-end void management.
3. Final Test Summary Report: Providing evidence-based assurance that the system is ready for “Go Live”.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join an award-winning, internationally recognised organisation as a Software Delivery & QA Manager, leading the structured delivery and quality governance of Generative AI solutions powering next-generation legal, finance, and HR intelligence. You will take ownership of delivery execution, AI model evaluation, and release oversight for cutting-edge AI products operating at scale.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution, AI model evaluation, and release governance. You’ll ensure every AI release is dependable, rigorously evaluated, and drives an exceptional, next-generation experience for users.

Reporting to the Director of Generative AI, you’ll combine disciplined delivery leadership with QA oversight and AI performance evaluation, translating strategy into coordinated execution and turning metrics into clear, structured release decisions. The role will focus upon:

• Lead end-to-end delivery cycles for Generative AI initiatives, from planning through deployment and iteration.
• Own release cadence, milestones, dependencies, and cross-team alignment in engineering-led environments.
• Oversee QA and AI model evaluation to ensure outputs meet standards for accuracy, robustness, and reliability.
• Interpret performance metrics and evaluation results to assess release readiness.
• Maintain dashboards, define KPIs and thresholds, and use SQL or equivalent BI tools to validate insights.
• Translate quality and performance signals into structured go/no-go recommendations and clear stakeholder reporting.
• Ensure releases are controlled, evidence-based, and aligned with regulatory expectations where required.

Required Experience

• Demonstrable end-to-end delivery ownership in engineering-led environments, with direct accountability for releases and deployment cycles.
• Proven ability to define release readiness, manage delivery risks, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong QA and AI evaluation experience, with the ability to translate metrics into actionable decisions.
• Advanced data fluency, including SQL, BI tools, dashboards, or statistical analysis.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of delivery and AI quality governance across a fast-scaling suite of generative AI products used by real customers at scale. You’ll work directly with senior AI and engineering leaders, influencing how performance, evaluation, and release decisions are defined at a strategic level. For the right individual, this represents an exceptional career move - combining high visibility, meaningful ownership, and long-term impact within a market-leading organisation investing heavily in AI innovation.

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