£33,000 per year (pro rata where applicable)
Part-time or full-time
Fixed-term contract for one year
Based in the Midlands as a home working role

We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Together, we’re helping people change their stories. You could join us to deliver our early years programmes across the East and West Midlands.

What youll be doing

Supporting literacy in the early years is one of our key strategic priorities, ensuring every child starts school with language and communication skills ready to grow and learn at school.

We are recruiting for two new roles to deliver our early years programmes across the East and West Midlands one full-time (35 hours per week) and one part-time (17.5 hours per week, 0.5 FTE), although we will consider other combinations of flexible hours to ensure the same capacity in the team.

You will be responsible for delivering our early years programmes, which support children aged 0-5, their families and the early years practitioners and other professionals involved with their development.

You will manage a variety of early years projects, which will involve training and supporting local practitioners across a range of settings, working with partners and volunteers to deliver events and activities directly to children and families, and ensuring our work meets key milestones and targets. Working with our Early Years Programme Managers, you will support the ongoing development and expansion of this work. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues in our communities and communications to deliver our Early Words Matter campaign, which aims to empower families, improve provision and strengthen systems.

These roles are based in the East or West Midlands region and will involve regular travel around the area. There will also be some national travel for our organisational away days, which take place in London three times per year, as well as approximately three team days per year. All travel expenses will be covered.

What were looking for

You will have recent experience of working in or with early years settings, or in an education or charity organisation working in the sector. You will also need a thorough understanding of early childhood development from birth to five, as well as excellent project management skills. Experience of event planning and delivery, as well as working with volunteers in the community, would be an advantage.

Due to the nature of the role and the travel required, you will also need a driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

This role is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedures.

Why our work is so vital

Literacy changes everything.

It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. Its the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. Its better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, its harder to get where you want to go.

The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond.

• We work collaboratively in local communities, focusing our work in 20 areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges.
• We support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children.
• We campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and decision-makers.
• We support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders institutions to build their literacy skills.

What we offer you

Our team are passionate about our mission, and we have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.

Application details

Our people are our most important asset, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase the representation of these groups among our staff, as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work.

To apply, select the Apply button shown.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 21 May 2026.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites. Registered charity no. 1116260 (England and Wales) and SC042944 (Scotland).

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Project Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 9th April 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Duties:

General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc…
• Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project.
• May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Expleo is recruiting for an experienced Electrification Services Product Owner to join a leading automotive customer within the Seamless & Smart Energy (S&SE) programme. This role sits at the forefront of EV charging, mobility services, and connected energy ecosystems, helping to shape the customer journey in an electrified future.

?? Warwickshire (Hybrid)
?? Contract until March 2027 (with extensions likely)
?? £333.88 per day (Umbrella)

The Role

As the Electrification Services Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving the delivery of value across a portfolio of electrification and digital service initiatives. You will coordinate Portfolio Epics, aligning delivery with quarterly business ambitions, while collaborating across engineering, commercial, and operational teams.This is a highly visible role with a strong focus on public charging ecosystems, digital services, and customer-centric innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritised and aligned to stakeholder needs
• Coordinate delivery across Portfolio Epics in line with quarterly objectives
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and delivery teams
• Align planning across delivery timelines, dependencies, and milestones
• Manage competing priorities, balancing short-term delivery and long-term strategy
• Drive governance cadence including QBR/BRP ceremonies and sprint showcases
• Collaborate across domains to ensure dependencies are identified and synergies realised
• Enable effective stakeholder communication across technical, commercial, and operational functions

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in EV charging, mobility services, or digital operations, ideally within an eMSP, CPO, or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of the Public Charging eco-system, roaming hubs and backend integration with OEM systems.
• Strong understanding of the JLR go-to-market and operational landscape (markets, CRC, engineering operations)
• Experience managing third-party service providers and technical vendors in a high-availability digital service environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across technical and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with customer-facing digital platforms (apps, portals) and their operational dependencies.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance areas such as GDPR, and EV roaming regulations (AFIR).
• Customer first mindset
• Good understanding of energy sector, including competitor and market awareness
• Project management, leadership and planning skills are essential, along with good teamwork and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic thinking is also essential.
• Able to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term strategic view.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of global EV charging market, in particular; public charging, market structures, and regulatory backdrop
• Experience with CRM, billing, and customer support systems in a service-led environment.
• Understanding of the broader EV ecosystem, including smart charging, energy services, and V2G.
• Experience scaling digital services across multiple European markets or globally.
• Ability to rapidly understand the key concepts of the system of interest and to lead groups of subject matter experts to design and architect these systems
• Ability to resolve complex, cross functional and cross-domain systems engineering problems
• Experience operating inside an Agile framework
• Good understanding of automotive industry, including competitor and market awareness

Education:-

Degree or relevant equivalent experience.

If you’re a Product Owner with deep EV ecosystem knowledge and a passion for digital services, this is an opportunity to make real impact.

£52,000-£62,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Remote - with travel to sites

Are you a Construction Project Manager from a Roofing / Cladding or similar background looking for a primarily remote role within a well-established Contractor working with a dynamic client base across the UK who offer full autonomy to oversee project delivery and a range of opportunities to continually progress your career?

This well-established Contractor work on varied Construction projects - primarily within roofing and cladding- for a broad range of clients across the UK. They have seen major growth since their establishment 70 years ago and due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to grow their friendly Project Management team.

In this varied role you will be responsible for seeing roofing projects from inception through to completion, primarily within the Logistics sector and averaging around £1m-£2m in size. You will oversee site teams in addition to liaising closely with clients, stakeholders and other departments as you work primarily remotely with some site visitation nationwide and occasional staying away.
This varied role would suit a Construction Project Manager looking for an autonomous role working on a range of projects within a leading company who offer flexible working and a bonus to increase your earnings.

The Role:

• Head up Construction projects within Roofing and Cladding
• Responsible for delivery on time and within budget- multiple sites simultaneously
• Oversee site supervisors, liaise closely with cost management, other departments and key stakeholders
• Remote role with regular travel to sites around the South of England

The Person:

• Construction Project Manager
• Roofing / Cladding experience
• Full Driving Licence - looking for a remote role with regular travel

Reference number: BBBH25216

Project, Manager, Construction, PM, Contracts, Roofing, Cladding, Commercial, Flat, Pitched, Logistics, Hybrid, Retail, Tenders, Remote, Nationwide, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham

If you are 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 remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Project Manager - Heavy Lift / Heavy Haulage Projects

Location: Redditch, Warwickshire

Salary: Upto £50,000 plus benefits

Our client is a specialist provider of complete heavy lift and heavy haulage solutions and is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team.

This is a key role responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex transport and lifting projects, ensuring customer requirements are met safely, efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures. The position plays a vital part in promoting the company’s professional, safety-focused reputation within the industry.

You will take full ownership of projects from contract award through to successful completion, managing all operational, commercial and compliance elements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing and delivering projects from contract award to completion, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, programmes, budgets, quality standards and health & safety obligations.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers during the execution phase, maintaining clear, timely and professional communication throughout.
• Leading internal project kick-off meetings to coordinate and communicate key project information with engineering and operational teams.
• Attending customer and site visits to gather, measure and record all task-specific information.
• Conducting visits to third-party operational sites (e.g. ports and harbours) to complete facility and route surveys, ensuring all requirements are accurately documented.
• Coordinating internal teams to ensure the timely submission of all required permits, including transport and marine permits.
• Ensuring the timely production of all HSE documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitoring project delivery against agreed scope and programme, proactively managing changes and communicating any deviations.
• Managing project costs within the approved budget, maximising profitability and escalating any variances or unforeseen changes to the Head of Project Delivery for agreement with the client.
• Preparing and presenting bi-weekly financial assessments and forecasts to the Head of Project Delivery and Finance teams.

About You

You will be a confident and organised project professional with experience delivering complex projects in specialist transport or heavy lifting environments.

Key requirements include:

• Experience in the commercial management of projects within the Specialist Transport and Heavy Lift sector. (Desirable)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships at all levels.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with the ability to contribute positively within a wider project environment.
• Professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
• Flexible, reliable and highly organised.
• A structured and systematic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to support and assist colleagues where required.

URGENT Contract IT Project Manager (Cyber Security & Acquisition Integration)Location: Fully Remote (with ad-hoc travel to Spain)

IT Project Manager with expertise in cyber security, network infrastructure, and acquisition integration.

As the Contract IT Project Manager in this fully remote role, leading cyber implementation projects, integrating newly acquired businesses into the organisation’s security framework. You’ll collaborate across international teams, ensuring seamless transitions and robust protection of digital assets.Key Requirements, IT Project Manager:

• Proven experience managing IT projects focused on cyber security and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks, Active Directory, and network security tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with geographically dispersed teams.
• Fluent in Spanish and willing to travel to Spain on an ad-hoc basis (expenses covered).
• Proven experience managing IT projects focused on cyber security implementation within large or complex organisations
• Demonstrated ability to lead integration efforts following business acquisitions, particularly around developing and executing security plans
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks relevant to enterprise environments
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory administration, SOC, network architecture principles, and modern cyber tooling solutions
• Excellent communication skills with a talent for building relationships across geographically dispersed teams.
• Track record of delivering projects remotely while maintaining high levels of engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

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Location Rugby

Permanent

Salary Up to £35,000

Taskmaster Resources, a well-established recruitment business within the logistics and industrial sector, are seeking an experienced Onsite Manager to join the team on a permanent basis due to increased growth, demand and brand new contracts in the pipeline. This position will be based in Rugby and will be a hands-on role perfect for someone who enjoys managing a high-volume workforce acting as the main point of contact between the client, workers and the wider team sitting onsite with the client.

Experience within a recruitment/ logistics/ staffing background is essential for this role.

The successful Onsite Manager should have:

• A strong background in logistics or warehouse recruitment
• Flexible with working hours to meet site requirements
• Confidence managing large, high-volume temporary workforces
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, organised approach with strong compliance knowledge

In this role, the Onsite Manager will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day management of a busy onsite recruitment operation
• High-volume recruitment, inductions, and full compliance processes
• Acting as the main point of contact between client, workforce, and head office
• Workforce planning, rota management, and forecasting
• Managing attendance, performance, and liaising with payroll to ensure accuracy

Our client is offering the successful Onsite Manager a competitive salary plus benefits, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to manage a key onsite account within a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you are an experienced onsite recruitment professional or have a logistics/ staffing background and are looking for your next challenge, apply now to be considered for this role and to arrange a conversation about the opportunity. Don t delay in getting in touch to secure this role!

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We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Design Team based in Birmingham. In this role you will lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services, providing safe, compliant and innovative solutions while supporting project teams, developing people and enhancing Kier’s technical capability. Could this be you?

Kier Design is a top-25 engineering consultancy delivering construction-focused, buildable solutions across the built environment. With access to Kier’s £11bn+ project pipeline, we work on some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects.

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As a Principal Engineer, you’ll support and lead the delivery of complex construction engineering services within the Construction Engineering team, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant and buildable.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading the delivery of complex construction engineering services, including temporary works design, checking and technical assurance
• Acting as Project Lead, managing technical scope, programme, budget and client relationships from bid through to delivery
• Overseeing and contributing to design outputs such as calculations, drawings, reports and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with CDM, SHEMS and QMS
• Identifying technical risk, delivering alternative solutions and value engineering to improve buildability and commercial outcomes
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, supporting training initiatives and promoting best practice across Kier Design

What are we looking for?

The role of Principal Engineer is ideal for you if you bring:

• Chartered Engineer or member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. CEng MICE) with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong background in temporary works design, integrated with permanent works where required
• Proven experience leading projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and engaging confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Sound commercial awareness, with experience supporting bids, fees, programme and budget management
• Acollaborative leader who values safety, quality, innovation and continuous professional development

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

#LI-MA1

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 11th March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
• Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results.
• Experience of systems engineering / integration – from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation.
• Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings.
• Project management skills.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company.
• Support the Integrated Energy Management Teams with road load predictions and simulations.
• Responsible for overseeing physical road load coast down tests.
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Kinetic Energy Management Chapter Lead.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Applicants should be educated to Degree level or HND/HNC level(ideally with a focus on Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering) with relevant industrial experience.
• Experienced in running simulation tools (e.g. ADAMS, Simulink, GT-Power, Carmaker) and drawing conclusions from the results.
• Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency.
• Experienced in road load analysis techniques and tools.
• Highly numerate with ability to analyse large, complex data sets.
• Good understanding of engineering physics.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form cross-departmental relationships.
• Good planning and programme management skills.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested:

• Experience of vehicle and/or component testing.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An ability to stay in control of the detail whilst seeing the wider context.
• An effective team player who supports team members
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
• Proven experience of managing projects and balancing conflicting requirements.
• Confident at presenting to all levels within the company and a proven ability to influence.

Education Required:

• Degree / HNC/ HND in mechanical or aerospace engineering or mathematics.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Electrification Services Product Owner to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences within this theme. As the Electrification Services Product Owner within the S&SE theme you will be responsible for co-ordinating the release of value from all supporting Portfolio Epics and their respective owners in line with an agreed quarterly ambition.

You will collaborate across domains and work on problem-to-solution engineering, ensuring that Technologies, Services and Features are aligned with Modern Luxury, House of Brands and the Theme. In addition, you will manage the interface with Portfolio Epic / Capability owners and their delivery teams, working collaboratively to define and deliver the key work packages each Quarter.

Main Responsibilities:

• Own the product backlog, ensuring it is up to date, prioritised and reflects stakeholder needs. Escalation where required.
• Overall plan alignment with respect to timing and delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
• Facilitate regular communication with internal and external stakeholders in order to align priorities and expectations.
• Manage competing priorities and negotiate with stakeholders to balance short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and governance cadence of the Theme including QBR/BRP ceremonies and Theme level sprint showcases as require.
• Collaborate across the Theme to ensure synergies are captured and dependencies are highlighted.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in EV charging, mobility services, or digital operations, ideally within an eMSP, CPO, or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of the Public Charging eco-system, roaming hubs and backend integration with OEM systems.
• Strong understanding of the JLR go-to-market and operational landscape (markets, CRC, engineering operations)
• Experience managing third-party service providers and technical vendors in a high-availability digital service environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across technical and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with customer-facing digital platforms (apps, portals) and their operational dependencies.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance areas such as GDPR, and EV roaming regulations (AFIR).
• Customer first mindset.
• Good understanding of energy sector, including competitor and market awareness
• Project management, leadership and planning skills are essential, along with good teamwork and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic thinking is also essential.
• Able to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term strategic view.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested:

• Knowledge of global EV charging market, in particular; public charging, market structures, and regulatory backdrop.
• Experience with CRM, billing, and customer support systems in a service-led environment.
• Understanding of the broader EV ecosystem, including smart charging, energy services, and V2G.
• Experience scaling digital services across multiple European markets or globally.
• Ability to rapidly understand the key concepts of the system of interest and to lead groups of subject matter experts to design and architect these systems.
• Ability to resolve complex, cross functional and cross-domain systems engineering problems.
• Experience operating inside an Agile framework.
• Good understanding of automotive industry, including competitor and market awareness.

Education Required:

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience.

Pinewood.AI is looking for a highly skilled and organised Software Delivery Manager to join our Delivery Operations team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of software initiatives on our automotive intelligence platform - leading projects from delivery handover through release and ongoing enhancement.

The ideal candidate will only have 1 - 2 years experience operating in a similar role. You’ll take ownership of the delivery process, working closely with colleagues such as Software Developers, Product Managers, Designers, and other key Stakeholders to ensure projects are completed predictably, collaboratively, and to the highest standard. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and brings energy, clarity, and momentum to every project.

Please note this role is not a Senior Project Manager position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Product Managers to understand requirements, shape delivery scope, and ensure releases deliver on the value proposition for our customers.
• Translate requirements into clear, actionable delivery plans with well-defined objectives, milestones, and ownership.
• Collaborate with technical leads, developers, and product managers to maintain smooth day-to-day execution, manage dependencies, and remove blockers.
• Challenge changes to scope or timelines that may impact delivery, proposing options to manage shifting priorities.
• Maintain robust project governance through clear status reporting, delivery forecasts, and release plans.
• Identify and escalate risks early to minimise impact on delivery.
• Actively support and drive quality assurance, backward compatibility, and proactive testing practices to uphold release reliability.
• Plan and coordinate release execution (including communications and pilot rollouts) for controlled, successful launches.
• Prepare release documentation, internal briefings, and training resources to ensure stakeholders are informed and ready.
• Collaborate with Partner Support to resolve product-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the refinement of delivery processes, improving standards and documentation for future projects.
• Mentor fellow Delivery Managers, sharing best practices and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Experience delivering software features or demonstrable ability to drive outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with SaaS, DevOps culture, or dealer management systems is a plus.
• Delivery-focused mindset with ownership and accountability for end-to-end delivery outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Hands-on approach, actively driving progress and resolving blockers quickly.
• Confident in challenging stakeholders to protect delivery quality and objectives.
• Clear and structured communicator, building trust and alignment across teams.
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-changing environments, responding positively to uncertainty.
• Excellent collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers before they escalate.
• Calm under pressure, maintaining delivery momentum despite shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Share scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
• 4x life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave - 5 months’ full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks’ fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Free onsite gym (Birmingham)
• Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

Why Join us?At Pinewood.AI, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive product culture where learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. You’ll work on a broad, modular platform used by automotive retailers every day, giving you exposure to different functional areas of the business and how they connect. You’ll learn from experienced Product Managers while developing a strong understanding of complex, real-world workflows, with clear opportunities to grow your product management career as Pinewood.AI continues to scale globally.

About Us:Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business.

Pinewood’s cloud-based secure end-to-end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full-service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.

Project Manager – Maximo/EAM Location: Remote with client lead travel (up to 20%) Duration: 6 months+ Our client is a consulting organisation focussed on the provision of services in relation to Maximo and Enterprise Asset Management empowering Asset excellence through data-driven innovation and transforming industries with advanced technologies and expert insights to maximise asset value and operational efficiency. They have identified a requirement for a contract project manager to aid with the timely delivery of projects. Position Summary: Project Managers oversee daily project management tasks, ensuring the effective delivery of our client’s services by collaborating with customers and cross-functional internal teams. Responsibilities include leading multiple project initiatives, managing customer expectations, assembling project teams, identifying necessary resources, and developing schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining company quality standards and methodologies. Responsibilities: \* Define, shape, lead, and deliver on multiple small to medium sized projects within IBM’s EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) Software \* Manage and ensure all aspects of a project lifecycle are delivered, including but not limited to: \* Define requirements and accurately scope project outcomes, risks workshops, and product workshops \* Oversee project plans including resource and cost estimates for the delivery teams \* Manage project issues and risks (including the development of issue resolution and risk mitigation plans), including where appropriate escalation and satisfactory resolution \* Change control and configuration management \* Status reporting through agreed reporting lines both in Steering Committee presentations and highlight reports \* Define individual project goals and success metrics and identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors where appropriate \* Nurture a team culture of proactive communication, efficiency, and problem-solving \* Identify issues with current operating practices, and suggest ways to improve operational and financial performance and efficiency \* Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve project objectives \* Comply with appropriate Frameworks and Project Governance requirements to ensure best practice \* Manage multi-disciplined project team with matrix reports \* SC Clearance will be required. Accordingly, candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Qualifications: \* 5+ years Project Management experience from software implementation/ delivery using Agile/ Waterfall methodologies \* Experience with Maximo, asset infrastructure design/construct/operate projects is a huge advantage to the role. \* Certifications in one or multiple of APM, PMI, Agile DSDM or Prince2 \* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Infrastructure Engineering or a related field \* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. \* Strong relationship management skills to build rapport with external customers and internal stakeholders to recognize their concerns and outcomes required \* A team player who can communicate effectively among a diverse work team in multiple locations. Confident in dealing with a cross functional team from technical experts, sales, engineers and senior management \* Experience of presenting and interpreting complex information with enterprise customers \* Planning, Prioritizing, and Goal Setting: Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks

Do you have a background as a Charging Product Owner?

Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Product Ownership Team Lead. Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences. As the Charging Product Owner within S&SE, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the release of value from all supporting Portfolio Epics. This role is supporting our client, a luxury car Manufacturer, based in the West Midlands, on a Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Owner include:

* Lead the JLR Charging Customer experience landscape
* Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams
* Facilitate regular communication with internal and external stakeholders
* Responsible for the co-ordination and governance
* Collaborate across the Theme to ensure synergies are captured and dependencies are highlighted

Qualifications and skills required for the Product Owner include:

* Degree or similar in a relevant discipline
* Customer first mindset
* Good understanding of automotive industry, including competitor and market awareness
* Project management, leadership and planning skills
* Strategic thinking
* Significant knowledge & practical experience of High Voltage Electronic Charging systems
* Knowledge & practical experience of the Charging Communications protocol and software development processes
* Knowledge of Powertrain Units & Systems design principles and attributes

** PLEASE NOTE ** To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Product Owner role or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton
02034797125

About the Business

A fantastic opportunity to join a global property business based in Birmingham City Centre as a Project Coordinator. This is a brilliant chance to join a fast-paced, collaborative team during a period of significant growth, where you’ll play a key role in supporting client onboarding and mobilisation activity. The business offers super flexible working with only 1 day in the office a week, giving you a great balance between team collaboration and working from home.

Main Duties:

As a Project Coordinator, your main duties include:

Mobilisation & Demobilisation Support

• Establishing new file structures and folder systems for all incoming and outgoing transitions
• Building and maintaining action trackers across every mobilisation and demobilisation
• Archiving completed transition documentation and keeping the Master Tracker fully up to date
• Notifying relevant parties of new mobilisations for portal and system setup

Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

• Arranging mobilisation and handover meetings with all key stakeholders
• Issuing introduction letters and managing contact handovers with managing agents
• Distributing tenant welcome packs and ensuring all materials are accurate and complete
• Reviewing and chasing legacy transitions to keep progress moving

Data & Document Control

• Retrieving and storing documents from previous managing agent databases into internal systems
• Managing Letters of Authority (LOAs) – ensuring they are obtained, saved, and circulated correctly
• Gathering and storing EPC data for all relevant properties
• Producing copies of recent rent, service charge, and licence fee demands for new agents

Compliance & Regulatory

• Preparing RICS client bank letters and coordinating the signing and issuing process
• Completing LOLER letters and managing distribution via the surveyor
• Submitting PMA/DOC documentation to Compliance and ensuring correct filing

Systems & Database

• Obtaining Salesforce references from site teams and updating Yardi records accordingly
• Maintaining Yardi client, property, and suspense records to reflect transition status
• Supporting the Ratings team with Yardi setup for new clients and properties

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid, with just 1 day a week in their modern office in Birmingham City Centre. The business is incredibly flexible in its working patterns, with a collaborative, inclusive culture that genuinely values its people. You’ll be part of a supportive team during an exciting period of growth.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, ideally gained supporting projects or workflows involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail when handling documents, data, and structured processes
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise across internal teams, clients, and external agents
• A proactive, adaptable approach, comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Some understanding of commercial property or basic property law is beneficial, but not essential
• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, or operational support role

Why Join the business

• Super flexible hybrid working with only 1 day a week in the office
• Modern office in the heart of Birmingham City Centre
• Join a global business with strong progression opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Be part of an exciting period of growth and mobilisation activity

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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Buyer - Hybrid Working

We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for a Buyer to join their Procurement Team at their head offices in Warwickshire. This role will play a vital role in shaping how our client sources, negotiates, and delivers value across their organisation-while building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career, take ownership of key spend areas, and make a visible impact in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver a high-quality procurement service, ensuring best value, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement.

This role will take ownership of a defined portfolio (over £20m annual spend), leading sourcing activity, managing suppliers, and delivering strategic value.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing activities across a variety of goods and services
• Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement
• Run tenders and competitive bidding processes (including e-auctions)
• Negotiate contracts and deliver cost savings and value
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and identify opportunities
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues proactively
• Analyse spend, market trends, and risks to inform decision-making
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practice

As such we would like you to have:

• Experience in a procurement or buying role (2+ years preferred)
• Degree and/or CIPS qualification (or working towards)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Confident stakeholder engagement across different levels
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A drive to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement

Our client looks for people who are open minded, embrace new ways of working, step out of their comfort zone and look to continuously learn. Opportunities to progress, to develop and to be recognised for your achievements are part of our client’s daily life, and they want to share that with you!

By applying for this position, you authorise Auctoro Recruitment to hold your personal details on file for use in finding you a suitable position. Auctoro Recruitment will never transfer your information to a third party without your prior consent.

Project Engineer - 37108517 - £33.99/hr umbrella rate

Do you have extensive Project Engineering experience? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? This is your chance to join an industry-leading company as a Project Engineer, where you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering projects that shape the future. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you’ll have the chance to showcase your expertise, develop your skills, and be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and precision.

What You Will Do:

• Design, communicate, and implement operational plans to complete engineering-based projects with precision and efficiency.

• Prepare designs, project controls, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and oversee production, transportation, installation, testing, or commissioning of new infrastructure and equipment.

• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan, resolving operational challenges and minimising delays.

• Identify, develop, and gather the resources necessary to ensure the successful completion of projects.

• Prepare engineering standards, develop project schedules and budgets, and select materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.

• Provide guidance and coaching to team members while managing large-scale projects with limited oversight.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven expertise in project engineering, ideally gained through advanced education AND significant work experience.

• A results-driven mindset with the ability to manage complex projects and processes effectively.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and deliver solutions efficiently.

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, ensuring project goals are met and stakeholders are engaged.

• A proactive and collaborative approach to working as part of a high-performing team.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is committed to innovation and excellence in engineering. As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering projects that align with the company’s vision for success, while also benefiting from a supportive and inspiring work culture.

Location: This position is based in Gaydon, a hub of engineering excellence and innovation.

Interested?: If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and advance your career as a Project Engineer, don’t wait. Apply now to seize this incredible opportunity and become part of something extraordinary!

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

An established and growing technology integration business is seeking two experienced Project Managers to join its delivery team. Operating across complex infrastructure, public sector, transport, utilities, and commercial environments, the organisation delivers large-scale technology and security-focused projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Working closely with sales, service, technical, and commercial teams, you will manage multiple implementation projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed quality, cost, and programme objectives.

Projects will vary in scale and complexity, requiring a confident and adaptable project professional who is equally comfortable leading projects independently or contributing within larger delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed quality, time, and budget criteria
• Manage multiple projects within a matrix environment
• Coordinate and lead project delivery teams and specialist contractors
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource requirements
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities
• Manage technical and commercial change processes
• Produce project and progress reports for senior stakeholders and clients
• Implement recovery plans where project performance deviates from targets
• Raise purchase requisitions for materials and subcontract resources
• Support pre-sales and business development activities where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives

About You

You will bring strong project management experience within a technical, engineering, telecoms, security, electronics, or infrastructure-related environment. You should be confident managing client relationships and coordinating delivery within fast-paced operational settings.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing multiple client-facing projects
• Experience within technology, engineering, telecoms, security, or related sectors
• Understanding of recognised project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMI, APM or equivalent)
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety compliance within project environments
• Commercial awareness, including exposure to NEC3/4 and/or JCT contract frameworks
• Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Holiday carry-over allowance
• Recognition and long service awards
• Ongoing learning, development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

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Project Manager

Project Manager - Regulated Operations & TransformationContract | 12 months | £400-500 per day (Outside IR35)

OverviewAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of two high-impact programmes within a regulated environment. Reporting into the Programme Lead, you will play a key role in driving regulatory compliance improvements and leading a major operational transformation initiative.

This role requires a hands-on delivery leader who is comfortable operating across complex environments, engaging senior stakeholders, and working under regulatory scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Assurance Programme

• Lead delivery of a programme focused on strengthening statutory compliance across operational environments
• Design and embed robust processes and control frameworks
• Ensure full auditability and traceability of compliance activities
• Oversee rollout of training, standards, and ways of working
• Support migration of operational activities into a central workflow system
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure delivery meets internal and external expectations

Operational Transformation Programme (Confidential)

• Lead mobilisation and early-stage planning of a strategic site rationalisation initiative
• Develop and deliver a multi-year roadmap for consolidation and optimisation of operational assets
• Oversee relocation of critical operational functions while ensuring business continuity
• Support reinvestment and optimisation of existing infrastructure
• Manage risks, stakeholder impact, and long-term value delivery

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Proven track record delivering complex programmes within regulated environments
• Experience working under regulatory oversight and external scrutiny
• Strong understanding of operational processes, risk, compliance, and control frameworks
• Experience delivering change across operations, systems, and organisational processes
• Utilities or infrastructure sector experience is advantageous

Capabilities

• Strong programme and project leadership skills
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and external bodies
• Strong planning, mobilisation, and execution capability
• Ability to connect senior leadership with technical teams and SMEs

Ways of Working

• Predominantly site-based role (circa 4 days per week)
• Flexibility required to support stakeholder engagement and programme delivery

Contract Details

• Initial 12-month contract with potential extension
• Day rate: £400-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate focus on delivery of Phase 1 within the first 12 months

Personal Attributes

• Delivery-focused with a strong results mindset
• Collaborative and able to influence across diverse stakeholder groups
• Comfortable operating in complex and evolving environments
• Able to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to large-scale programmes

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Job Title: Electrification Services Product Owner - (phone number removed)

Duties:

Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences within this theme. As the Electrification Services Product Owner within the S&SE theme you will be responsible for co-ordinating the release of value from all supporting Portfolio Epics and their respective owners in line with an agreed quarterly ambition.

You will collaborate across domains and work on problem-to-solution engineering, ensuring that Technologies, Services and Features are aligned with Modern Luxury, House of Brands and the Theme. In addition, you will manage the interface with Portfolio Epic / Capability owners and their delivery teams, working collaboratively to define and deliver the key work packages each Quarter.

Main Responsibilities

• Own the product backlog, ensuring it is up to date, prioritised and reflects stakeholder needs. Escalation where required.
• Overall plan alignment with respect to timing and delivery
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
• Facilitate regular communication with internal and external stakeholders in order to align priorities and expectations.
• Manage competing priorities and negotiate with stakeholders to balance short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and governance cadence of the Theme including QBR/BRP ceremonies and Theme level sprint showcases as required
• Collaborate across the Theme to ensure synergies are captured and dependencies are highlighted.

Skills:

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in EV charging, mobility services, or digital operations, ideally within an eMSP, CPO, or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of the Public Charging eco-system, roaming hubs and backend integration with OEM systems.
• Strong understanding of the market and operational landscape (markets, CRC, engineering operations)
• Experience managing third-party service providers and technical vendors in a high-availability digital service environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across technical and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with customer-facing digital platforms (apps, portals) and their operational dependencies.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance areas such as GDPR, and EV roaming regulations (AFIR).
• Customer first mindset
• Good understanding of energy sector, including competitor and market awareness
• Project management, leadership and planning skills are essential, along with good teamwork and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic thinking is also essential.
• Able to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term strategic view.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of global EV charging market, in particular; public charging, market structures, and regulatory backdrop
• Experience with CRM, billing, and customer support systems in a service-led environment.
• Understanding of the broader EV ecosystem, including smart charging, energy services, and V2G.
• Experience scaling digital services across multiple European markets or globally.
• Ability to rapidly understand the key concepts of the system of interest and to lead groups of subject matter experts to design and architect these systems
• Ability to resolve complex, cross functional and cross-domain systems engineering problems
• Experience operating inside an Agile framework
• Good understanding of automotive industry, including competitor and market awareness

Education:

Degree or relevant equivalent experience.

Eden Brown Synergy are working with an infrastructure, construction and railway transportation organisation who are looking for an experienced Cost Manager on a permanent basis.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 54,595 per annum (there is also a 20% uplift on the salary for salary top up, pension top up or income protection) so up to 65,514 per annum

The role is based in Birmingham City Centre and they offer hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

The role:
This role is responsible for supporting the Head of Cost and Estimating at a Programme and Contract level. This includes supporting the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of the project.

Accountabilities:
To be accountable for supporting on the analysis and verification of contract level cost performance and ensure the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting.
To be responsible for supporting on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams to the programme team as part of communicating overall programme performance.
To be responsible for assisting with the development of contract level performance reports to communicate current performance to the programme team, including Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasted costs and Estimate at Compltion (EAC) pressures.
To be responsible for ensuring that the cost performance team are aligned to the current business processes and ways of working from a delivery perspective.
To be accountable for supporting the Senior Cost Manager to ensure adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems.
To be accountable for providing technical support to the Project Controls Managers on cost performance and assist in the management of contractor teams to support the successful delivery of the project.
To be accountable for working closely with the supply chain to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase.
To be responsible for facilitating continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team.
To be responsible for ensuring that the contract teams are working to the current governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives.
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work

Essential Skills Required:
Stakeholder management - ability to manage stakeholders within a matrix environment, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow.
Able to solve problems with attention to detail.
Communication skills - clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders.
Data analysis - able to analyse and interpret data and produce accurate, timely and informative reports in multiple formats adapted to the needs of the audience.
Able to use Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Knowledge required:
Knowledge of Project Controls, Commercial and Finance processes and how these operate.
Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations.
Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management.
Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme.

Type of experience required:
Experience in cost management or project control role within a major project.
Experience in the core project controls functions, including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control.
Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects.
Experienced in the management and use of core cost management systems
(e.g. Prism, Ecosys, etc.).

Please only apply for this role if you have all the essential skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above.

Thank you

Charlotte

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site)

Day Rate: From £550 (via Umbrella)

Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract

We’re supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories.

The Role:

As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity, working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk.

This role sits within a highly regulated, large-scale environment, offering exposure to technically complex procurements across areas such as engineering equipment, infrastructure, and associated services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement through to contract award
• Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Deliver high-value, complex procurement events, ensuring value for money and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within supply chains
• Lead commercial negotiations and support contract development and optimisation
• Collaborate with programme and contract management teams to ensure successful delivery
• Mentor junior procurement professionals and promote best practice across the function

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and category management
• Strong track record delivering complex, high-value procurement activities
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including tenders and contract awards
• Commercially astute, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in regulated or structured governance environments
• Understanding of contract development and commercial risk management
• CIPS qualified (or working towards) preferred

Desirable:

• Background in utilities, infrastructure, engineering, oil & gas, or construction
• Experience supporting capital projects or large-scale transformation programmes
• Exposure to complex supply chains with limited supplier markets

If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!

Note - if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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