Our client, a leading manufacturer in the North West are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join the business on a permanent basis due to continued growth.The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in Project Management, with the ability to take see a project from Cradle to Gravewhile being able to engage with all stakeholders.Candidates will be required to oversee all aspects of the projects from Purchasing/Planning/Manufacturing/Shipping.

Ideally candidates will have experience working within a Manufacturing Engineering/ Assembly based environment - Exposure to Fabrication and Machining would be highly advantgageous.

Hours - Monday - Friday 830AM - 4.30PM (Flexible)

This role is available for an immediate start and is based at the site in Sheffield.

Responsibilities

• Take hold of current and existing projects and streamline process to help maintain OTD of projects.
• Coordinate between all relevant departments including Purchasing/ Planning/ Production / Shipping

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience in project management and streamlining projects already in process.
• Experiened working within a manufacturing engineering environment - Exposure to Fabrication/ Machining would be ideal
• Ability to bring multiple departments together to ensure OTD of project
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure

This vacancy is being advertised by Cornerstone Technical Solutions Ltd who are acting as an Employment Business

Location: Rugby (on site)

Rate: £350 per day (£47.29 per hour) via Umbrella

Duration: 6 Months

Weekly Hours: 37

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancy Details:

Our client offers a broad portfolio of turbine island technologies and services that are used in more than a third of nuclear power plants globally - helping customers across the world deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower-carbon future. Our clients’ steam turbine is the most advanced of its kind and the company provides turbine island lifecycle support solutions for all nuclear reactor types - improving power output, reducing environmental footprint, and lowering operational cost.

Our client are proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come. You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger.

We are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our team at Rugby. You’ll be part of a team that work very closely with the manufacturing and are responsible for assigned projects within the Service Centre. As a Project Manager you are responsible for accepting and planning demands and to ensure that the execution team has all required materials to meet the agreed customer technical queries (CTQ’s). You will manage projects from start to finish working collaboratively with various departments across the business.

In addition, you will:

• Coordinate between Fulfilment Cells and Optimization to ensure demands are executed to the agreed CTQ’s
• Plan materials to support execution per agreed CTQ’s
• Maintain data integrity in our current system in relation to job status, critical dates, availability/assignment of project materials
• Ensure accurate and timely updates to Optimization and other stakeholders
• Coordinate projects spanning multiple production Cells
• Track & trend metrics illustrating performance in support of Cell(s)
• Liaise with Sourcing and peers globally to manage material needs
• Drive accountability within fulfilment team to execute to plan
• Owns job cost review/pacing rhythm to support production and drive accountability to execute relative to as-quoted costs
• To act according to defined Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety instructions, including general and company own rules

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstratable experience in a manufacturing project-based role would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive projects forward.
• Excellent Communication skills across a variety of formats and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders and customers at all levels.
• Knowledge of steam turbines and generator industrial manufacture would be beneficial but not essential
• Financial or commercial awareness would be highly beneficial but not essential

Desired skills and characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to self-direct within defined responsibilities
• Knowledge of Lean and/or alternative continuous improvement methods
• Excel and Windows competent would be highly beneficial (eg. 4 Box Reporting)
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage various work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to follow date reviews and processes

Job Title: Production Planning Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 36 hrs per week Mon-Fri

Do you have experience of production planning, co-ordination and management of manufacturing operations in a high quality engineering environment ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

Based in Manchester we are currently recruiting for a Planning Engineer on a permanent basis to join our expanding Planning Department. We have a wide variety of prestigious clients on some of the most exciting Military and Civil aviation training engineering projects around the world and this role will be instrumental in developing this area of our business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check and review engineering and planning data and comment as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to production & planning reviews both internally & externally.
• Attend project and progress reviews to monitor progress & identify pertinent issues and actions.
• Identify engineering changes or modified requirements within the manufacturing system and record appropriate changes.
• Process & maintain data within the Companies manufacturing including transferring of data in and out of the system.
• Maintain & create parts, part no, descriptions and inventory details for both Stock & Control Materials and Parts.
• Maintain & create bill of materials based upon the engineering data produced from the Project & Design departments.
• Prepare the project budgets to enable the contract to be raised on the manufacturing system.
• Produce estimates & assign working times from Project budget allocations and monitor the booked times.
• Plan manufacturing activities and production routes for parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies.
• Operate resource / capacity planning activities to manage the manufacturing environment for best efficiency.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers where required.

About you:

Key Requirements:

• Proven efficient Planning Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Effective management, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• You thrive in deadline driven environments.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experienced in MRP / ERP systems with it the ability to learn and use EDM’s Manufacturing system, Syspro.
• Effective communication with all internal stakeholders and external customers and suppliers.
• The ability to self-manage and work under pressure to deliver and thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of working to budgets and financial targets
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance essential.

Benefits:

• Flexible start and finish times
• 1 day a week working from home
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Continuous Training and development
• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Life Insurance following 12 months service

Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Production Planning Coordinator, Production Planning Engineer, Manufacturing Planning Engineer, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Manufacturing Operations Planner, Planning Manager may also be considered.

Salary - £75k to £85k Initial Project Base Hertfordshire Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme. Private Healthcare. Private Dental Insurance. Life Insurance. Pension Scheme. Length of Service reward scheme. Tradepoint discount scheme. Private Financial Advice. The Company The client is a well-established turnkey Principal Contractor with a turnover of c£80m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business, expanding service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required The Senior Electrical Project Manager Role They are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Project manager to join our Projects Division to deliver upgrades and electrically biased refurbishment programmes of work in Critical Environments and Facilities, such as Date Centres, Cleanrooms, etc. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain procurement schedule aligned with programme milestones. Lead procurement of subcontractor packages and major equipment. Review and approve subcontractor and supplier quotations. Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best value procurement. Support QS with valuations, cost reporting and forecasting. Lead variation identification, justification and submission to the client. Monitor project cost performance and labour allocation. Protect project margin and manage commercial risk. Additional: Reporting, Documentation & Handover Team Management & Leadership Continued Professional Development Flexibility & Business Support Design Review & Pre Construction Project Mobilisation & Site Establishment Health, Safety, Quality & Environment (HSQE) Project Delivery & Construction Management The Successful Senior Electrical Project Manager Role: Significant experience working at Project Manager level. Experience delivering complex construction or engineering projects. Data Centre / Critical Facilities experience desirable. Electrical relevant qualifications preferred. SMSTS. CSCS Managers Card. NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management or equivalent.

Engineering Installation Projects

South Leicester LE18 2FL
Permanent Role
Up To £45k Per Annum
Day Shifts Mon-Fri
Early Finish Friday, Company Car

Do you have experience or project management installation within the engineering, manufacturing or construction industry? If so, please read on

Our established Engineering Manufacturing client for over 30 years has been a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist industrial engineering equipment across the UK, with an impressive list of clients including blue chip and central government.

They are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager from an engineering, sheet metal, shop-fitting, M&E or HVAC installation background to join their team based in South Leicester.

Suitable job titles could include Project Coordinator, Project Engineer, Contract Engineer, Contract Manager or Installation Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• To manage multiple projects from order stage to final completion, including final payment, before handover to the after-sales department.

• Managing between 3-10 projects at varying stages ranging in value of up to £1m

• Responsible for management of all site activities incorporating Health & Safety

• Liaising with all internal departments to manage all elements of the contract

• Liaising with the customer and their agents on all elements of the contract

• Arranging and coordinating installation teams and wiring/commissioning teams

• Arranging and coordinating support services required during the contract; such as transportation and hire equipment.

• Arranging and managing wiring & commissioning teams and all necessary support services required during the wiring & commissioning phase

• Visiting sites all around the UK to progress contracts and troubleshoot problems

• Acting as quality agent/inspector for the site works and supporting documentation

• Collating financial performance of contracts and providing feedback for future contracts

Key Skills / Experience Required - Project Manager

• Experience managing installation projects within the engineering or construction industry, such as machine installation, sheet metal fabrication, or M&E.
• Preferably qualified in an engineering, manufacturing mechanical electrical or HVAC discipline
• Proven experience managing external teams and contractors on-site
• Good communication skills with a range of individuals; Customers, clients, site operatives and engineers
• Well organised with very good administration discipline
• Understanding of technical drawings including CAD/Schematics/Architectural Drawings
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Computer literate in MS applications
• Health and safety qualification or accreditation (desirable)

The Package - Project Manager:

• Starting salary £40k-£45k per annum
• Salary is dependent on experience
• Company Car
• Monday - Thurs 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme

Liverpool (Hybrid Working Available)

• £56 per hour (Inside IR35)
• 6 Months

We’re seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to support our client on local authority infrastructure and capital projects. This role will involve managing projects under NEC contracts, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage projects in accordance with NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks
• Act as the Project Manager under NEC contracts, fulfilling all contractual duties
• Oversee project delivery from initiation through to completion
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and early warnings in line with NEC processes
• Review and manage compensation events and change control procedures
• Ensure compliance with programme requirements and monitor contractor performance
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and external partners
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior stakeholders and governance boards
• Ensure health & safety and regulatory compliance across all project activities

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an NEC Project Manager on public sector or infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets and complex project programmes
• Experience handling compensation events, early warnings, and contract administration
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced local authority environment

For more information, please contact Scarlet Wilson

Location: Worcester

Salary: £35,000 /£40000

Early Finish Fridays

Excellent Career Growth

Looking to grow into a Project Engineer role? Well support you every step of the way.

We are a leading automation equipment manufacturer based in the Midlands, designing and delivering automated production lines for the FMCG and food industries. Due to continued growth, we are looking for someone with an engineering background who is keen to develop their career and grow into a Project Engineer role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their engineering career who wants exposure to real projects, customer interaction, and commercial engineering.

Full training, mentoring, and support will be provided to help you succeed.

The Role

Youll support the delivery of engineering projects from initial enquiry through to proposal and planning stages. Working alongside experienced engineers, youll gain hands-on exposure to real-world automation projects.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting with cost estimates and project proposals
• Supporting multiple engineering projects
• Reviewing engineering drawings and technical information
• Liaising with customers to understand project requirements
• Working closely with design and engineering teams
• Visiting customer sites as part of project activities

Who Were Looking For

We welcome candidates from a wide range of engineering backgrounds.

You may be:

• An Engineering Technician
• A Design or Applications Technician
• A Junior Engineer
• Someone with an apprenticeship or NVQ-level engineering qualification
• Someone with some exposure to projects or design work

Essential:

• Engineering background with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or higher
• Interest in projects, machinery, or automation
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with machinery or production equipment
• Exposure to conveyors, filling, dosing, or packaging systems
• Experience supporting projects or working with technical drawings

What Youll Get

• £35,000/40000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish every Friday (1pm)
• Company phone and laptop
• Pool car for site visits
• Clear progression into a full Project Engineer role
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and development
• Real exposure to large-scale engineering projects (£50k£4m)

Why Join Us?

We are a growing business with a strong order book and exciting projects. This role offers genuine career progression and is ideal for someone who wants to develop into a Project Engineer within a supportive and collaborative team.

Apply or Find Out More

For more information, please contact:
Dan Walton
01254 781300
Reference: SER-IN

Technical Project Manager (Live Events/Production Services)

Watford

£55,000 to £65,000 + Progression + Door 2 Door Pay + Private health and Dental package + equipment Training + Flexible Working + Company benefits

Are you an experienced Technical Project Manager with expertise in lighting, audio and visual productions, looking to deliver complex, end to end productions for a leading UK Event management company offering great company benefits and distinguished client based?

Do you want to join a leading UK company, with 20+ years of industry experience, which specializes in live event production that delivers creative lighting, technical production and immersive experiences for brands, agencies and venues across the UK, with great employee benefits such as Private Health and Dental package, with flexible working and a culture driven environment?

On offer is the opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join a company that supplies into corporate events, brand experiences and TV/broadcast, supporting major projects from award shows and conferences to product launches and studio productions, offering a friendly and social company environment.

In this role, as a Technical Project manager, you will manage end-to-end delivery of live events to develop creative technically-sound solutions and produce accurate project documentation. You will coordinate teams across lighting, audio and video, collaborating with other internal and external departments, quickly adapt to ensure project is delivered to the highest standards.

This role would suit an experienced Technical Project Manager with experience across live event production, with technical experience and knowledge in lighting, audio and visual event management.

The Role:

• Analyze client briefs and develop creative, technically-sound solutions
• Manage end to end delivery of live events, ensuring projects run on time and within budgets
• Coordinate teams across lighting, audio and video

The Person

• Experienced Technical Project Manager with Live Event Production Knowledge
• Experience in Lighting, Audio and Video
• Good communication and time management skills

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Keyword: Technical Project Manager, Events, Live Productions, Lighting, Audio, Video, London, Watford, Company Benefits, Door to Door Payment, Product Training

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Project Manager - Major Geotechnical Infrastructure

Location: Ipswich (Site-Based)

Salary: £71,000 + Car / Allowance

Bennett & Game are working with a leading contractor operating within a major geotechnical alliance on Sizewell C, supporting the delivery of critical ground engineering works including diaphragm walling, piling, and soil stabilisation.

Looking for a Project Manager with experience delivering complex Civil Engineering or geotechnical packages, and you’re looking to step into a career-defining project, this opportunity offers exposure to one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure schemes.

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering full accountability across delivery, commercial performance, programme, and safety within a collaborative NEC4 alliance environment.

Project Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary up to £71,000
• Company Car or Car Allowance £5,775
• Subsistence (where applicable)
• Pension: 5-10% employer contribution (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus (performance based)
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing with service an option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Income Protection

Project Manager - Job Overview

• Take full ownership of project delivery across geotechnical packages including diaphragm walling, piling, and soil mixing
• Lead and integrate multi-disciplinary teams across operations, design, plant, procurement, and commercial
• Drive a strong safety-first culture, leading investigations, KPIs, and continuous improvement
• Own programme delivery including critical path, sequencing, and risk mitigation
• Lead commercial performance including CVR, forecasting, change management, and NEC4 processes
• Develop procurement strategies and manage key supply chain relationships
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships within a collaborative alliance structure
• Oversee quality assurance processes, audits, and compliance with ITPs
• Lead project reporting across programme, commercial, and performance metrics

Project Manager - Requirements

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or geotechnical projects, ideally within major infrastructure
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, NEC4 preferred
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Strong commercial awareness including CVR, cost control, and change management
• Programme management experience using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience
• SMSTS and CSCS required

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit.

Following the planned expansion of UK-based radar manufacturing capability, and to support the delivery of the latest generation of sensors to the UK MOD and other global customers, this Project Manager role will be responsible for the management, tracking, administration and reporting of internal and external projects. This role is vital to ensure successful project delivery, monitoring of project timelines and milestones, accurate data capture and reporting, and invoicing and payment for our family of radar systems, communication systems and data links.

The role will be primarily home-based with regular work at our Fareham facility. The ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, will be essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management of the delivery of Saab systems to customers and users;
• Administering and reporting the running of projects and contracts as required;
• Identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk management;
• Coordinating internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget as well as ensuring that goals are fulfilled;
• Analysing project status and, when necessary and with appropriate consultation, revising the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met;
• Identifying opportunities for the organisation to continuously improve in order to contribute to increased efficiency in our operations;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Familiarity with Project Management and MIS tools (e.g. Antura, Agresso, IFS, JIRA, ERP etc);
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2 / APMP);
• Able to obtain UK Security Clearance up to at least SC level;
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classed as military secrets and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship.
• Experience as part of physical, virtual and disparate teams, with multiple stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions, on budget and on time;
• Knowledge of defence systems (previous military experience is relevant but not required);
• Full UK driving licence.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Manufacturing Project Manager £38,000 - £48,000 + Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Additional Company Benefits You will be based or commutable from one of the following locations: Ludlow, Leominster, Gloucester, Ledbury, Hereford, Worcester. Other locations will also be considered. Do you come from an NPI (New Product Introduction) background and have experience of managing manufacturing-based projects? In this role you will work to manage and deliver specialist manufacturing projects for a company well known for their continued employee investment. The company are a specialist manufacturer and offer a range of contract-based manufacturing solutions, due to continued investment and growth they are now looking to add a manufacturing project manager to the team. This role would suit a manufacturing professional with project management experience looking for a long-term varied role within a specialist manufacturing company. The Role: -Working to plan and deliver specialist contract manufacturing projects within a production/manufacturing environment -Further duties of the role will include but are not limited to; liaising with clients, NPI, Continuous Improvement, Lean, time frames, coordinate and much more. -Mon Friday 37.5 hours with some flexible working hours -Long term permanent position The Person: -Previous experience in manufacturing -Previous experiencer of managing projects within a manufacturing/production setting -NPI (New Product Introduction) experience -Ability to work from engineering drawings and documents will be considered beneficial . -Looking for a long term permanent role

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the world’s leading companies in the wind energy industry, setting new standards in technological design for more than 30 years. We are working together to recruit an Electrical Works Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of electrical infrastructure across wind farm projects.

This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus car allowance, and flexible hybrid working options, alongside a strong benefits package.

If you’re working in a similar role and looking to join a globally recognised organisation within a growing and innovative sector, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Project Manager role

Reporting to the Construction Manager you will:

• Provide expert technical guidance to customers, sales teams, and utilities on electrical works matters.
• Collaborate with the Project team to prepare customer proposals, bills of quantities, and technical specifications for suppliers.
• Support the design and planning of network connections in coordination with network operators.
• Assist Sales during the project initiation phase with planning, scheduling, and scope alignment.
• Ensure all electrical works are specified and implemented in line with Health & Safety standards and technical requirements.
• Support the Commercial team with contract and claim management activities.
• Manage subcontractor negotiations and coordination.
• Monitor project delivery to identify and resolve additional costs, delays, and construction issues alongside the Construction Manager.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress.
• Drive project optimization initiatives in collaboration with the General Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on all electrical matters throughout each project phase.
• Oversee work packages during the planning and installation of turbines, working closely with internal technical teams.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a minimum Level 3 / HNC Electrical Engineering with specialised experience in power generation.
• Experience in power generation and electrical power systems.
• High voltage distribution experience.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
• Project Management experience with an electrical or industrial focus.
• Strong understanding of SAP and SCADA systems is highly advantageous.
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Personal skills

The Electrical Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Able to work proactively, independently, or as part of a team.
• Willing to travel across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
• Confident with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-assured and able to handle challenging situations.
• Proficient in IT.
• Comfortable working at height.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Training and Continuous Professional Development
• Flexible hybrid working (where applicable)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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We are looking for an experienced Change Lead to drive the change and engagement strategy for a large-scale Oracle Fusion finance transformation programme.

This is a key leadership role focused on the people side of change, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working across a complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the overall Change & Engagement strategy across the programme
• Drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption across multiple business areas
• Conduct change impact assessments, readiness assessments, and stakeholder analysis
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and programme leadership
• Lead and develop a team of Change and Engagement specialists
• Establish change governance, reporting, and success measures
• Embed change management into programme design, delivery, and decision-making
• Support business readiness, transition planning, and post go-live adoption

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading change on large-scale ERP or digital transformation programmes
• Strong experience within Oracle Fusion, SAP, Workday or similar enterprise platforms
• Expertise in change methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR, APMG)
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive engagement
• Experience delivering organisation-wide change across complex environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience building change capability, managing resistance, and driving adoption

Additional Information

• Fixed-term contract (salaried)
• Hybrid working (3 days per week on site)
• Long-term transformation programme through to 2027

We are looking for an experienced Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy and delivery for a large-scale Oracle Fusion ERP transformation programme.

This role is responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end testing approach across all phases, ensuring high-quality delivery across integrated finance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall test strategy, approach, and governance
• Lead end-to-end testing across SIT, UAT, regression, and cutover
• Plan and manage test cycles, resources, and timelines
• Oversee test script design, execution, and reporting
• Manage defect lifecycle including tracking, triage, and resolution
• Ensure end-to-end business process validation across integrated modules
• Work closely with technical, finance, and integration workstreams
• Act as the main point of contact for all testing activity and stakeholder engagement

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience leading testing on Oracle Fusion ERP programmes
• Proven delivery of at least one full ERP implementation (Finance preferred)
• Experience defining test strategy and managing full testing lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of SIT, UAT, regression, and performance testing
• Experience with test management and automation tools (e.g. OATS, Selenium, Tosca)
• Ability to manage stakeholders and challenge delivery partners where needed
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills

Additional Information

• Fixed-term contract (salaried)
• Hybrid working (3 days per week on site)
• Long-term programme through to 2027

6 month contract

• Manchester - some occasional travel into the office
• 500 per day (Outside IR35)

Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to managing and delivering a project to replace the backup solution used in the organisation.

The initial 6-month contract will include standing-up a project to replace our backup solution, the first phase of which will be an open tender with the aim of identifying and securing the right solution and supplier for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading implementation backup solutions with experience of implementing enterprise grade backup tools across on-premise and cloud.

Main responsibilities

• To manage the delivery of assigned IS projects, consisting of numerous technical and business streams and involving both internal and external resources
• Produce, monitor and update project plans, project initiation documents, board papers, financial trackers, and other project documentation.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues through logging, reporting, analysis, mitigation, and escalation.
• Maintain appropriate governance forums and communication channels for stakeholders internally and externally at all levels.
• Collecting, understanding, documenting, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, obtaining the appropriate sign-off, and translating these into functional specifications and detailed test plans.

The following skills and experience will be essential:

• Has experience of implementing enterprise grade backup tools across on-premise and cloud.
• Experience in one or more of Rubrik, Comvault, Veeam or Cohesity would be highly beneficial.
• You’ll need to have led projects before and deliver projects on time and to budget, make sure they deliver benefits and make sure people are ready for the changes.
• Build strong relationships with people at all levels, work collaboratively with diverse teams, and motivate people to deliver high quality work in our projects.
• Communicate complex information in a range of formats and to different audiences, and make information clear, accessible and engaging.
• Be able to travel to Manchester 2 - 3 times a month

JOB DETAILS

• 350- 390 PER DAY
• INSIDE IR35
• 6-MONTH CONTRACT
• 2 DAYS ON-SITE PER WEEK IN EXETER
• ELIGIBILITY FOR BPSS CLEARANCE

SKILLS

• Extensive experience working in HR Data Governance projects.
• Strong skills in developing Power BI people analytics dashboards.
• Experience in iTrent.
• Understanding of Data Quality processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the implementation and embedding of additional iTrent functionality.- Improve Data Quality within systems to enhance decision-making and reduce manual processes.
• Take a leading role in HR elements of digital transformation programmes.
• Support transition of HR systems to cloud-based technologies.
• Lead activity relating to HR Data Governance and drive development of people analytics dashboards using iTrent DataMart.

What you need to do now
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Are you a Bid Writer, Junior Bid Writer or Bid Administrator looking for your next step? Perhaps you have exposure to the Healthcare industry already or are looking to get into it? Look no further. Working for this global leader in healthcare product provision, as a Bid Writer , you ll identify tender opportunities, write complex proposals and submit high-quality tenders. Salary Competitive Location Halifax / Hybrid 4 Days from home Role Type Full time / Permanent / M-F / 8:30-5 Benefits 26 days annual leave rising to 28 + BH (+ Book Your Birthday Off Work and the option to buy/sell/carry over annual leave), pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work, free onsite parking, long service recognition, staff discount on our products and access to Perkbox The Role Working closely with the Commercial and Bid Writing teams, you will develop compelling, client-focused content for tenders and proposals. Identifying and summarising tender opportunities, you will support bid/no-bid decisions and coordinate input from various departments to ensure timely, high-quality submissions. Responsibilities include managing the bid process, sourcing opportunities, maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting sales during tender evaluations. You will research clients to tailor responses, proofread submissions, ensure compliance with tender requirements, and manage post-tender clarifications. Additionally, you will contribute to the bid library, refine tender processes, and oversee contract handovers. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in writing winning tender submissions. If you have had exposure to the Healthcare industry, NHS or research projects this will be handy! You'll have full training provided and don't necessarily have to have many years of bid-writing experience. We are recruiting for attitude and potential. Sound like you? Apply today.

The Global Marketing Department uses high-quality creative, industry-leading content, targeted consumer insights, and sophisticated lead generation programs to help fuel growth for our Private Client Group (PCG). The Global Marketing Services Group (GMS) includes Fisher Investments’ internal creative agency, fishtank, which develops new and different creative concepts and formats for online ads, interactive calculators, web pages, direct mail, print ads, TV, and much more to lead marketing performance.

The Opportunity:

As Global Marketing Services Project Manager you will be part of fishtank’s operational and project management team and will oversee the coordination and completion of creative projects and new plans. You will collaborate with the various marketing teams to understand partner needs and our goals, brainstorm creative solutions, and carry projects through completion. You will help make sure projects are completed on time and according to our requirements.

The Day-to-Day:

• Oversee all aspects of assigned projects to support Marketing goals: lead brainstorm meetings, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor/summarize progress of projects
• Communicate regularly with main project partners
• Manage workflow and prioritize projects and tasks
• Engage with internal and external creative resources Manage communications, timelines, feedback, and budget
• Analyse creative results and identify opportunities to improve existing creative tests based on performance for various channels
• Ensure creative collateral has received the appropriate approvals and reviews before delivering to the final user
• Follow appropriate procedures as they relate to create development and archival

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ work experience
• Experience managing complex projects and enjoy leading projects forward
• Results focused and have a proven record of hitting deadlines
• Have expertise working independently on projects but can also excel in a highly collaborative environment

Why Fisher Investments Europe:

The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients’ best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.

It’s the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:

• 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents
• 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks’ top up to full base pay for eligible employees
• $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
• A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions
• Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month
• Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services
• A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.

FISHER INVESTMENTS EUROPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PMO Manager

• Rate: 460 to 525 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid working
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
• Duration: Initial 6 months with extension potential

Key Skills:

Ideally have worked in a Government or Police environment

PMO Manager required for a high-profile account delivering multiple strategic programmes within a complex, enterprise environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for establishing, governing, and optimising the account-level PMO to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across a portfolio of initiatives.

This position will suit an experienced PMO professional with a strong governance background and proven ability to operate at programme and portfolio level, working closely with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Establish and lead the account PMO strategy, operating model, and governance framework
• Define and implement project management standards, methodologies, templates, and controls
• Ensure PMO processes align with organisational goals, compliance requirements, and delivery standards
• Conduct regular project audits and quality assurance reviews

Portfolio & Programme Oversight

• Provide full visibility across the account portfolio, including dependencies, risks, and resource planning
• Support prioritisation and sequencing of initiatives alongside senior leadership
• Oversee delivery performance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting frameworks
• Monitor progress, financial performance, risks, and issues across the portfolio
• Drive proactive escalation and data-led decision making

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor PMO analysts, project managers, and coordinators within a matrix environment
• Promote delivery discipline, governance standards, and continuous improvement
• Identify capability gaps and support development initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on portfolio performance and delivery health
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and programme reviews
• Drive effective communication across project teams and leadership groups

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimise PMO processes, tooling, and reporting
• Champion best practice adoption and delivery maturity improvements across the account

Skills & Experience Required

• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Demonstrable experience leading or managing an account-level PMO
• Strong background in portfolio governance and programme delivery oversight
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional delivery environments
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Experience within large-scale outsourced or managed service environments highly desirable

Desirable Certifications

• ChPP, PMQ, MSP, or recognised PMO certifications

• Rate: 450- 500 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid working
• Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
• Duration: Initial 6 months with strong extension potential

Key Skills:

Experience in a Police or Government environment

Programme Planner required to support a complex, multi-project delivery environment where accurate, integrated planning is critical to programme success.

This role will act as the single source of truth for programme schedules, milestones, dependencies, and delivery confidence. You’ll work closely with PMO teams, delivery leads, and senior stakeholders to ensure planning accuracy, transparency, and strong governance across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated programme and project schedules using enterprise planning tools
• Align milestones and deliverables to contractual and programme requirements
• Monitor delivery progress and maintain accurate schedule baselines
• Produce clear reporting packs, dashboards, and schedule insights
• Manage stage gates, baselines, and change control in line with governance standards
• Facilitate planning workshops with project teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies, risks, and issues
• Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, tools, and reporting

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in programme or portfolio planning within complex, multi-project environments
• Strong hands-on experience with planning and reporting tools such as:
  • MS Project
  • Jira
  • Power BI
  • Excel
• Understanding of project and programme methodologies including MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across delivery teams

Highly Desirable

• Professional project or programme certifications
• Experience within large-scale outsourced or BPO environments
• Background working within enterprise PMO functions
• Experience with automated reporting and Agile planning techniques

Are you an experienced events professional ready to lead large-scale live events across multiple regions? The role of Event Operations Manager offers you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful conferences and exhibitions, working on diverse projects designed to enhance the customer experience. If you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy managing multiple projects, this is your chance to grow your career with a passionate organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Events Manager Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of live events in the UK, USA, and Europe, ensuring on-site success and participant engagement.
• Building strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and attendees to optimise event logistics and collaboration.
• Managing large-scale event budgets, negotiating effectively to deliver value and meet financial targets.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative on-site branding and networking experiences.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance and seamless onsite operations during international travel.
• Managing and supporting event staff, setting objectives, providing guidance, and fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Monitoring post-event feedback to identify opportunities for process improvement and customer satisfaction enhancement.

Events Manager Rewards

• Competitive salary in the range of £40,000 £45,000, depending on experience
• Permanent contract with hybrid working arrangements, including 3 days onsite and 2 days remote weekly
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing from 24 to 28 days plus bank holidays
• One paid day off for your birthday, after probation
• Monthly gym membership to support your wellbeing
• Travel schemes including bike and electric car purchase options, as well as a public transport loan
• Full pay sick leave entitlement, plus additional discretionary days
• Reimbursement of eye tests and free flu vaccinations
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (eligibility applies)
• Access to wellness programmes, Employee Assistance Programmes, and mental health support
• Regular social activities, free onsite parking, and free food and drinks in the office
• External training opportunities to support your professional development

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised agency.

Events Manager Experience Essentials

• Proven experience managing large-scale and international live events, ideally within the conference, exhibition, or events sector
• Strong budget management and negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in onsite event delivery and logistics coordination
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience in staff supervision and team support
• Flexible travel availability, including international travel

Location

This role is based West of Oxford. Candidates will be required to attend onsite events and meetings. The role involves travel across the UK, USA, and Europe.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

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