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A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Project Lead to manage high-profile projects for a Central Government organisation. You will oversee complex change initiatives in Property Construction, mentor teams, and collaborate with leadership for effective project delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in leading change programmes, excellent stakeholder management skills, and hold Project Management Certification. This role requires urgent attention as mobilization is set for January 2026.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Kent / South East London (Hybrid Working Available) The Opportunity Our client is a well-established and highly respected multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering professional services across the public sector, residential, and property sectors. With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Cost Consultancy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with 2-3 years' post-graduate experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects while working alongside experienced surveyors and industry professionals. The Role The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the delivery of cost management and commercial services across a range of construction and refurbishment projects. Working closely with senior surveyors, project teams, clients, and contractors, you will contribute to the successful commercial management of projects from inception through to final account, ensuring value for money and effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of cost plans, estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies for construction and refurbishment projects. Support the administration of building contracts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts. Assist with procurement activities, including tender preparation, tender analysis, and reporting. Prepare and review interim valuations and project cost reports. Monitor project costs, expenditure, and cash flow forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities. Support the provision of commercial and contractual advice to clients and project teams. Work collaboratively with project managers, building surveyors, contractors, and other consultants. Assist in the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, compliance, and capital works projects. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with professional standards, industry best practice, and client requirements. Maintain accurate project records and contribute to project reporting and governance processes. About You Essential Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. 2-3 years' post-degree experience within a Quantity Surveying role. Experience working within a consultancy, cost consultancy, or private practice environment. Good understanding of construction costs, procurement routes, and contract administration. Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience within the social housing, residential, or public sector environment. Exposure to refurbishment, planned maintenance, compliance, or capital works projects. Working knowledge of JCT contracts. Progress towards RICS chartership or a desire to work towards professional accreditation. Key Competencies Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness. Proactive and eager to learn from experienced professionals. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Effective stakeholder communication and relationship-building abilities. Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of allocated tasks. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical solutions. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected consultancy. Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across the public and residential sectors. Structured career development and mentoring from experienced professionals. Support towards professional development and chartership where applicable. Collaborative and supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities.

Client: Esteemed organisation, UK Defence Location: London, 2-3 days on client site An exciting Procurement and Commercial Consultant opportunity, supporting major, complex programmes in Construction and Infrastructure. This role sits with an unrivalled consultancy who have a vast portfolio of leading clients in Defence. This consultancy significantly outperforms their competition, winning an unmatched number of marketing opportunities. Propelling growth at pace, they have robust ambitions to double in size. You will shape commercial strategy and drive the delivery of high-profile, national infrastructure programmes, with significant budgets. You will drive change and enact impact across infrastructure programmes. This role will create innovative strategy, as well as leading and developing a robust Procurement team. You will carry out Risk, Performance and Supplier Management, ensuring compliance with governance, and engaging with senior stakeholders up to C-level. Requirements: Strong Defence background. NEC or FIDIC contract format experience. Full lifecycle Contracts and/or Procurement experience. Delivery of or involvement in complex, high-value and high-profile Procurement projects. Knowledge of PCR / Procurement Act 2023. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, applications must be from Sole UK Nationals, already holding or able to achieve UK Security Clearance. If interested, please submit your CV ASAP and any questions, email

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Procurement and Commercial Consultant to drive commercial strategy and manage high-profile infrastructure programmes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Defence and experience with NEC or FIDIC contracts. Responsibilities include leading a Procurement team and engaging with senior stakeholders. The role requires Sole UK Nationals capable of achieving UK Security Clearance. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.

A growing digital financial services organisation is seeking a TPRM Manager to support supplier governance, outsourcing oversight and operational resilience activities across a strategic third-party environment. Working closely with Supplier Relationship Managers, Procurement, Technology and Risk teams, the role will help ensure third parties are effectively governed in line with regulatory requirements and internal risk standards. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end third-party risk management lifecycle. Conduct supplier due diligence, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities. Ensure supplier governance and oversight requirements are embedded across the business. Produce risk reporting, dashboards and management information for governance forums. Support compliance with outsourcing and third-party risk requirements, including PRA/FCA expectations and SS2/21. Assist with supplier performance reviews, remediation tracking and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on TPRM best practice and framework adherence. Experience Required Experience within Third Party Risk Management, Supplier Governance, Vendor Management, Procurement or Operational Risk. Background within financial services or another regulated environment. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Understanding of outsourcing and supplier risk principles. Exposure to technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity or cloud suppliers desirable. An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and evolving risk and resilience function within a technology-driven organisation.

Procurement Business Partner We're recruiting for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to lead strategic sourcing and contract management activity across a complex public sector environment. This is a senior procurement role focused on delivering value for money, ensuring legislative compliance, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders to develop and implement procurement strategies, oversee end-to-end tendering and contract management activity, and support wider organisational objectives including social value, sustainability, and efficiency savings. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of procurement and category strategies aligned to business priorities. Provide commercial procurement advice across sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management activities. Manage procurement pipelines and support strategic commissioning decisions. Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement to identify innovation, efficiencies, and best value opportunities. Support contract owners in managing supplier performance and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023. Work closely with legal, finance, and audit teams to manage risk and governance requirements. Produce procurement reports, tender award recommendations, and performance updates for senior stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, compliance, and contract management practices. Lead and develop a small procurement team, including performance management and capability development. Deliver procurement guidance and training to internal stakeholders. Candidate Profile Significant senior procurement experience, ideally within the public sector. Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and best practice. Proven experience managing complex tenders, contracts, and supplier relationships. Skilled in commercial negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic procurement planning. Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organisational change. Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities. Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. Experience managing and developing teams. Qualifications Degree-qualified or equivalent experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline. MCIPS qualified (or working towards). Evidence of continued professional development.

I am recruiting a Procurement and contract manager specifically relating to the categories of Estates and Facilities and where there are Trust-wide implications. Particular focus on formal tendering, further competitions from frameworks and developing expert knowledge of the categories along with aiding the implementation of the organisation's Procurement Strategy. You will liaise with staff, suppliers and public sector buying organisations (especially category leads) and other Trusts The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years procurement experience gained within the public sector and really enjoy what they do and making a difference to peoples lives. Manage procurement activities from planning through to contract award Develop and issue tenders, RFQs, and ITTs in line with procurement regulations Evaluate supplier bids using defined criteria and ensure a fair processes Build and maintain supplier relationships Monitor contract performance Ensure adherence to public sector procurement policies Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies across spend categories Experience required Experience in procurement within the public sector Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills