Austin Matley HR & Recruitment Ltd

The Opportunity Our client is an ambitious, international workplace consultancy and delivery partner - creating exceptional workplaces for some of the world's most recognised brands across the UK and Europe. With a strong three year growth strategy in place, they are scaling fast and investing in the leadership to get there. Pre-construction is where projects are won. As Head of Pre-Construction, you'll lead one of the most commercially important functions in the business - shaping winning bids, de-risking delivery and building a scalable pre-construction capability that fuels the next stage of growth, working hand-in-hand with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. What You'll Do Lead all pre-construction activity, from first client conversation to project mobilisation. Own bid strategy, programme, construction methodology, cost planning and procurement strategy. Shape winning, buildable solutions that set our client apart in competitive tenders. Partner with Design, Commercial, Furniture and Delivery for a seamless, integrated approach. Build and mentor a growing pre-construction team across the UK and EMEA. Drive innovation through BIM, digital construction and sustainable delivery . What You'll Bring Significant leadership within commercial fit-out, workplace construction, interiors or design & build. Proven experience leading pre-construction on complex commercial projects. A strong grasp of construction methodology, procurement, planning and commercial delivery. A track record of winning competitive tenders and negotiated work. The credibility to influence clients, consultants and senior stakeholders. Experience building and developing high-performing teams. Why You'll Love It You'll have the autonomy to build the pre-construction function your way, real influence over which projects the business pursues, exposure to landmark workplace projects across Europe, and a direct line to the CEO - in one of the sector's most exciting growth stories.

An opportunity for an experienced Controls & Integration Engineer to design, develop, integrate, commission and support end-to-end warehouse automation solutions. This role requires expertise beyond PLC programming, encompassing full system integration with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Role Location: Remote with visits to Northampton office Role Summary Full lifecycle ownership of automation projects, from software development through to post-implementation support. Design and integration of control systems with WCS and WMS platforms. Delivery of innovative warehouse and pallet automation solutions. Extensive UK travel to support commissioning, optimisation and customer delivery activities. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and modify PLC and control software. Develop and implement integrations between PLC, WCS and WMS platforms. Configure and maintain industrial communication networks and interfaces. Lead commissioning, fault-finding, debugging and optimisation activities on live customer sites. Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and system validation activities. Support system performance through implementation and operational handover. Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, software, network and system logic layers. Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery. Technical Requirements Strong PLC programming experience. Experience developing and commissioning WCS/WMS integrations. Understanding of database interaction, APIs and middleware technologies. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols. Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics or material handling environments. Proven commissioning and troubleshooting experience in live operational settings. Desirable Experience Experience with alternative PLC platforms. SCADA and HMI development experience. Exposure to SQL, REST APIs or higher-level software integration. Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), shuttle systems or pallet automation technologies. Additional European language skills would be advantageous. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will: Be comfortable working across PLC programming, system logic and software integration layers. Take ownership of solutions from design through to operational performance and optimisation. Thrive in innovative, fast-paced engineering environments. Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused and accountable approach. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering fully integrated automation solutions that perform reliably in operational environments, from initial development through to post-implementation optimisation.

We're partnering with a fast-growing, ambitious business embarking on a significant growth journey over the next three years. As part of this expansion, we're seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in building a scalable, high-performing finance function. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead and develop a growing finance team whilst taking ownership of financial control, management reporting, cash flow, forecasting, asset finance relationships, process improvement, and commercial support to the wider business. We're keen to speak with qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) who have experience operating within growth-focused, entrepreneurial environments and who enjoy combining strong financial discipline with a hands-on approach. Experience within a asset-based, distribution, construction services, or similar sectors would be advantageous. This opportunity offers genuine influence, visibility, and the chance to help shape the future of a business with ambitious growth plans.

Financial Controller / Head of Finance A growing and fast-paced UK manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Head of Finance to join its leadership team. Reporting to the CFO, this hands-on role will oversee financial operations, management accounts, forecasting, cash flow, and team leadership while supporting continued business growth and process improvement. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with previous manufacturing experience, strong commercial awareness, and exposure to ERP systems and invoice discounting facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and ambitious business with genuine long-term progression potential.