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Real
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Project Quantity Surveyor (Power & Renewables) Glasgow Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience in electrical infrastructure, substations, or high-voltage projects looking to play a key role in the delivery of major power and renewables schemes? We're seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of high-voltage electrical projects, including substations, switchgear installations, and cable infrastructure works. Based in Glasgow, you'll work closely with project delivery teams to ensure strong commercial performance, effective cost control, and successful project outcomes from contract award through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing sector with a strong pipeline of projects supporting the UK's evolving energy infrastructure. The Role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management and administration of electrical infrastructure projects. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, subcontractors, and clients, you'll ensure projects remain commercially controlled while supporting successful delivery on programme and within budget. You'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, from budgeting and contract administration through to valuations, claims management, and final accounts. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs), budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and profit plans. Monitor project costs and provide detailed commercial reporting to Project Managers and senior stakeholders. Lead and participate in interim commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams. Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts. Ensure payments are processed in accordance with subcontract agreements, procurement terms, and retention provisions. Administer contractual obligations and support the successful commercial delivery of projects. Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks, site changes, and contractual claims. Identify and manage labour and material cost escalations where applicable. Proactively identify commercial risks and escalate issues to senior management as required. Work closely with Planning Engineers to ensure progress reporting accurately reflects project performance. Manage subcontractor remeasurement activities and the valuation of contract works. Cost, negotiate, and agree site changes, variation orders, and dayworks. Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation to assist with cost control, reporting, and claims management. Support the preparation and submission of interim and final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements. Negotiate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve positive commercial outcomes. Ensure compliance with information security policies and project governance requirements. About You To be successful in this role, you'll be commercially driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment. You'll ideally have: A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline. Experience working on electrical infrastructure, HV, substation, power, utilities, energy, or renewables projects. Understanding of contract administration, commercial management, and cost control processes. Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts. Strong knowledge of contract conditions and their practical application. Experience preparing applications for payment, variations, claims, and commercial reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities. The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively. A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving commercial issues. Desirable A technical background in electrical engineering, electrical installations, instrumentation, or a related field. Previous experience working on substations, switchgear installations, cable works, or other high-voltage infrastructure projects. Experience managing contract claims and compensation events. What's on Offer The opportunity to work on major power and renewables infrastructure projects. Exposure to high-profile electrical and high-voltage schemes. A collaborative environment with experienced project delivery professionals. Long-term career progression within a growing sector. The opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of strategically important projects. A position where your commercial expertise will directly influence project performance and profitability. If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to further your career within the power, utilities, and renewable energy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Real
Sep 30, 2026
Contractor
Product Owner We are supporting a leading University in the North West of England in the search for an experienced Product Owner to join a project focused on the ongoing development and enhancement of an in-house recruitment system. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the product backlog Gather and prioritise business requirements Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and technical teams Drive product delivery and continuous system improvements Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner Strong understanding of Java, PL/SQL, and Oracle Experience working on business-critical applications and system enhancements Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Contract Details 450 per day Outside IR35 Initial 3-Month Contract Hybrid working North West England If you are an experienced Product Owner with a background working in Java, PL/SQL, and Oracle environments, we'd love to hear from you. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Real
Sep 13, 2026
Contractor
Product Manager - Data Platform (Microsoft Fabric) Location: Remote (University based in London) Contract Length: 3-6 Months Start Date: Early October IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are supporting a London-based university embarking on a major Microsoft Fabric implementation and are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the delivery and adoption of a new enterprise data platform. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern cloud-based data environment, working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure the platform delivers measurable value to the organisation. We are primarily looking for candidates who have successfully delivered data platform implementation projects and can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery. Key Responsibilities - Own the product vision, roadmap and delivery strategy for the new data platform. - Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, data teams and technology partners. - Define and prioritise product requirements, user stories and delivery backlogs. - Ensure alignment between platform capabilities and organisational objectives. - Drive stakeholder engagement across multiple business functions. - Work closely with Microsoft Fabric architects, engineers and data teams throughout implementation. - Establish governance, adoption and success measures for the platform. - Support change management and user adoption activities. - Monitor delivery progress, risks and dependencies, ensuring successful outcomes. Essential Experience - Proven experience as a Product Manager within data, analytics or cloud platform environments. - Strong track record of delivering enterprise data platform implementation projects. - Experience working alongside data engineering, BI and architecture teams. - Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple workstreams. - Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience - Experience with Microsoft Fabric. - Experience with Azure Data Platform technologies. = Exposure to data governance, analytics or reporting transformation programmes. - Previous experience working within large, complex organisations. Details: - Mainly remote engagement, with some onsite work - location, University is london based - Outside IR35 contract. - Initial 3-6 month assignment with potential extension. - Opportunity to lead a high-profile Microsoft Fabric implementation programme. - Early October start. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Real
Sep 12, 2026
Contractor
Learner Analytics Product Manager Remote Outside IR35 3-6 Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Learner Analytics Product Manager to support the development and enhancement of a learner analytics capability for a leading higher education organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how learner data is used to improve student outcomes, retention, engagement, and institutional decision-making. You will work closely with academic stakeholders, data teams, technology partners, and senior leadership to define and deliver a product roadmap that maximises the value of learner analytics across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Define and own the learner analytics product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with stakeholders across academic, student services, planning, and IT teams to gather requirements and prioritise initiatives. Translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories. Drive the development and adoption of learner analytics solutions and dashboards. Ensure products deliver actionable insights that support student success, engagement, retention, and attainment. Work closely with data engineers, BI developers, analysts, and technology partners to deliver product enhancements. Champion user-centred design and continuous improvement practices. Monitor product performance and user adoption, identifying opportunities for further optimisation. Support governance, data quality, and compliance considerations relating to learner data. Required Experience Proven experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or similar role delivering data and analytics products. Experience working within Higher Education, Further Education, EdTech, or a learner-focused environment. Strong understanding of learner analytics, student data, retention analysis, engagement monitoring, or related areas. Experience managing product roadmaps and engaging diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business users. Strong communication and facilitation skills. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Desirable Experience Knowledge of Student Records Systems and VLE platforms. Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, or similar analytics technologies. Understanding of data governance and data quality principles. Experience supporting digital transformation or data strategy initiatives within education. Contract Details Remote role Outside IR35 3-6 month initial contract Immediate start preferred Competitive day rate Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit (url removed) Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales