Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd
City, Birmingham
Our client is a global brand for excellence in Engineering. With offices all over the world and over 10,000 employees they really are a market leader in creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of their designs. With over 1000 in the UK & Ireland they are growing significantly and are seeking out the very best talent to join the them and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design. Benefits: We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. Career development and qualification attainment Competitive remuneration package Hybrid working Flexi time working bonus scheme Private healthcare Car/car allowance Wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. The role: My client is seeking a Principal Engineer with experience in the Highways Sector to be part of our growing and vibrant team working on exciting highway projects. The key role is to assist, support and deputise (when required) for the Infrastructure Director for the South of England and Associate Director, along with winning and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and effectively. Reporting to the Infrastructure Director for the South of England, you will play an important role within the team to support with the delivery of projects. You will work closely with private and public sector clients of all types and across all sectors locally and regionally. You can expect to work on development infrastructure projects from feasibility through to detailed design including highway design and drainage design, associated technical and statutory authority approvals. You will also be required to play a key role in the leadership and development of team, projects, clients, and business performance whilst also leading projects. Missions/Main Duties Responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of small to large projects. Delegate to, manage and direct Engineers and Technicians involved on projects. Develop and supervise junior Engineers in the team Responsible for all stages of highway designs (adoptable or non-adoptable) highway designs ensuring compliance with appropriate standards (Local Design Guides, MFS and DMRB) Production and delivery of Technical packages and applications. Directing team members in the production of AutoCAD and Civil 3D models and drawings Liaising with project team to ensure designs are fully co-ordinated. Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs Assist and prepare with the delivery of technical outputs within the team (Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Contract Documents and Technical Reports); Preparation and pricing of scope/briefs, proposals, and deliverables for new projects Demonstrate leadership qualities and be self-motivated. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with main client contacts Take commercial responsibility for projects Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project Make presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriate Be client facing, with the ability to represent the Company externally at a senior level, alongside managing their own workload and the ability to manage a number of projects at any one time. Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary. Profile/Skills Essential Demonstrated Civil Engineering experience within a consultancy environment. Good knowledge and experience of delivering highway & drainage design; S278/38 Approval process Experience of highway technical design on major and minor projects including a good understanding of design principles and the ability to practically apply them, Good knowledge and use of DMRB, MCHW, MfS, TSM, Local Authority guides, etc and their applications Good knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM Must be IT literate with excellent knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D and other civil engineering packages to design and detail highway and drainage infrastructure Experience of project management with a good understanding and responsibility of financial and commercial aspects of projects. Ability to determine appropriate solution with innovation and value Excellent communications skills to be capable of communicating effectively with colleagues and Clients along with managing Client expectations, and communications/relationships with external design teams Experience in line managing and providing technical oversight for delivery teams. Ability to mentor and supervise more junior colleagues; Ability to work collaboratively with a range of design teams and project stakeholders Excellent written skills along with the preparation of technical reports and fee proposals. Desirable Ability to deliver on time whilst handling multiple projects/tasks. Experience of working with Public and Private sector is preferable Knowledge of and engagement with the civil engineering industry Adaptable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, and desire to self-progress Flexibility, agility, and a willingness to learn new skills. Ability to 'see the bigger picture' and understand the consequences of decisions. If you would like to know more about this role then please do not hesitate to get in contact with Strata Consulting the recruitment company for the above role.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Our client is a global brand for excellence in Engineering. With offices all over the world and over 10,000 employees they really are a market leader in creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of their designs. With over 1000 in the UK & Ireland they are growing significantly and are seeking out the very best talent to join the them and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design. Benefits: We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. Career development and qualification attainment Competitive remuneration package Hybrid working Flexi time working bonus scheme Private healthcare Car/car allowance Wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. The role: My client is seeking a Principal Engineer with experience in the Highways Sector to be part of our growing and vibrant team working on exciting highway projects. The key role is to assist, support and deputise (when required) for the Infrastructure Director for the South of England and Associate Director, along with winning and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and effectively. Reporting to the Infrastructure Director for the South of England, you will play an important role within the team to support with the delivery of projects. You will work closely with private and public sector clients of all types and across all sectors locally and regionally. You can expect to work on development infrastructure projects from feasibility through to detailed design including highway design and drainage design, associated technical and statutory authority approvals. You will also be required to play a key role in the leadership and development of team, projects, clients, and business performance whilst also leading projects. Missions/Main Duties Responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of small to large projects. Delegate to, manage and direct Engineers and Technicians involved on projects. Develop and supervise junior Engineers in the team Responsible for all stages of highway designs (adoptable or non-adoptable) highway designs ensuring compliance with appropriate standards (Local Design Guides, MFS and DMRB) Production and delivery of Technical packages and applications. Directing team members in the production of AutoCAD and Civil 3D models and drawings Liaising with project team to ensure designs are fully co-ordinated. Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs Assist and prepare with the delivery of technical outputs within the team (Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Contract Documents and Technical Reports); Preparation and pricing of scope/briefs, proposals, and deliverables for new projects Demonstrate leadership qualities and be self-motivated. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with main client contacts Take commercial responsibility for projects Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project Make presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriate Be client facing, with the ability to represent the Company externally at a senior level, alongside managing their own workload and the ability to manage a number of projects at any one time. Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary. Profile/Skills Essential Demonstrated Civil Engineering experience within a consultancy environment. Good knowledge and experience of delivering highway & drainage design; S278/38 Approval process Experience of highway technical design on major and minor projects including a good understanding of design principles and the ability to practically apply them, Good knowledge and use of DMRB, MCHW, MfS, TSM, Local Authority guides, etc and their applications Good knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDM Must be IT literate with excellent knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D and other civil engineering packages to design and detail highway and drainage infrastructure Experience of project management with a good understanding and responsibility of financial and commercial aspects of projects. Ability to determine appropriate solution with innovation and value Excellent communications skills to be capable of communicating effectively with colleagues and Clients along with managing Client expectations, and communications/relationships with external design teams Experience in line managing and providing technical oversight for delivery teams. Ability to mentor and supervise more junior colleagues; Ability to work collaboratively with a range of design teams and project stakeholders Excellent written skills along with the preparation of technical reports and fee proposals. Desirable Ability to deliver on time whilst handling multiple projects/tasks. Experience of working with Public and Private sector is preferable Knowledge of and engagement with the civil engineering industry Adaptable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, and desire to self-progress Flexibility, agility, and a willingness to learn new skills. Ability to 'see the bigger picture' and understand the consequences of decisions. If you would like to know more about this role then please do not hesitate to get in contact with Strata Consulting the recruitment company for the above role.
AMR Group - SE London and Kent
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
My client is a leading, independent estate agent and proud to be an award-winning member of The Guild of Property Professionals. They manage a substantial number of residential properties throughout Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Heathfield, Tonbridge and Southborough and the surrounding areas, they also have a strong sales department covering these areas. They believe that their core strengths lie with the teams of people that work for them and that s one of the reasons their amazing Lettings & Management team have been able to build a solid reputation for professionalism and expertise. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Lettings Manager for their Lettings & Management Department to continue and build on this success. You ll be responsible for running the department, including: Managing the Lettings team Carrying out line manager duties, including day-to-day support, recruitment and training Overseeing the letting process Advertising Tenant screening Finalising lease agreements Conducting property viewings Organising Property inspections and inventories Responding to enquiries and maintenance requests Coordinating property maintenance and repairs Ensuring compliance with rental policies, lease agreements and legal requirements Monitoring of rental payments Maintain accurate records, including associated departmental admin Essential skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships with all stakeholders including landlords, tenants, contractors Excellent verbal and written communication Administrative ability related to property management Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and multi-task Deliver exceptional customer service Manage and inspire your team Driving licence and car Preferable: ARLA membership Knowledge of the local area Knowledge of proptech solutions, such as Fixflo and Goodlord Hours of work 5 day working week Monday Friday 8.50am 5.30pm (with 60 minutes unpaid lunch break) Saturdays 8.50am 4.30pm (with 60 minutes unpaid lunch break) Package on offer Basic Salary £31,000 per annum (depending on experience) Car allowance £250 p/m (£3,000 pa) OTE £50,000 + per annum Profit share paid every 6 months Uncapped earning potential for mortgage referrals Benefits Business mileage 21 days plus BHs holiday allowance (23 days after 5 years) Full time including every other Saturday (with a weekday off in lieu) TN Card local business discount card scheme Birthday off each year Health Care cash back scheme Free parking available but not guaranteed
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
My client is a leading, independent estate agent and proud to be an award-winning member of The Guild of Property Professionals. They manage a substantial number of residential properties throughout Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough, Heathfield, Tonbridge and Southborough and the surrounding areas, they also have a strong sales department covering these areas. They believe that their core strengths lie with the teams of people that work for them and that s one of the reasons their amazing Lettings & Management team have been able to build a solid reputation for professionalism and expertise. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Lettings Manager for their Lettings & Management Department to continue and build on this success. You ll be responsible for running the department, including: Managing the Lettings team Carrying out line manager duties, including day-to-day support, recruitment and training Overseeing the letting process Advertising Tenant screening Finalising lease agreements Conducting property viewings Organising Property inspections and inventories Responding to enquiries and maintenance requests Coordinating property maintenance and repairs Ensuring compliance with rental policies, lease agreements and legal requirements Monitoring of rental payments Maintain accurate records, including associated departmental admin Essential skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships with all stakeholders including landlords, tenants, contractors Excellent verbal and written communication Administrative ability related to property management Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and multi-task Deliver exceptional customer service Manage and inspire your team Driving licence and car Preferable: ARLA membership Knowledge of the local area Knowledge of proptech solutions, such as Fixflo and Goodlord Hours of work 5 day working week Monday Friday 8.50am 5.30pm (with 60 minutes unpaid lunch break) Saturdays 8.50am 4.30pm (with 60 minutes unpaid lunch break) Package on offer Basic Salary £31,000 per annum (depending on experience) Car allowance £250 p/m (£3,000 pa) OTE £50,000 + per annum Profit share paid every 6 months Uncapped earning potential for mortgage referrals Benefits Business mileage 21 days plus BHs holiday allowance (23 days after 5 years) Full time including every other Saturday (with a weekday off in lieu) TN Card local business discount card scheme Birthday off each year Health Care cash back scheme Free parking available but not guaranteed
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As the Director in the Financial Services Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team you will play a critical role in supporting this team's Leader in ensuring that we continue to deliver on quality and the growth strategy. The accounting and corporate reporting advice and support that we provide spans accounting change (IFRS 9, 16 and 17 and transition between financial reporting frameworks), group reorganisations and structuring of transactions to achieve an desired accounting outcome, financial instruments accounting and reporting, ESG and corporate reporting and other aspects of accounting, including training. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual at a Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, who is ambitious, business minded and has broad experience of accounting and corporate reporting issues that are prevalent in insurance from an entity-facing background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm. You'll be someone with: Professional qualification of ACA or ACCA or equivalent Proven ability to scope, win and deliver complex accounting and corporate reporting advisory projects, including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm and departmental policy on quality and risk management and do so on an end-to-end basis Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly present information in a clear and concise manner Very strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders Sound effective and efficient time management and organisation skills Previous people management experience Positive outcomes from quality and risk reviews within an ISQM 1 environment Very experienced in delivery of accounting and corporate reporting advice with clients in the insurance sector Demonstrated extensive knowledge of relevant technical standards (IFRS Accounting Standards and UK GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations, such as the Companies Act You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As the Director in the Financial Services Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team you will play a critical role in supporting this team's Leader in ensuring that we continue to deliver on quality and the growth strategy. The accounting and corporate reporting advice and support that we provide spans accounting change (IFRS 9, 16 and 17 and transition between financial reporting frameworks), group reorganisations and structuring of transactions to achieve an desired accounting outcome, financial instruments accounting and reporting, ESG and corporate reporting and other aspects of accounting, including training. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual at a Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, who is ambitious, business minded and has broad experience of accounting and corporate reporting issues that are prevalent in insurance from an entity-facing background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm. You'll be someone with: Professional qualification of ACA or ACCA or equivalent Proven ability to scope, win and deliver complex accounting and corporate reporting advisory projects, including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm and departmental policy on quality and risk management and do so on an end-to-end basis Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly present information in a clear and concise manner Very strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders Sound effective and efficient time management and organisation skills Previous people management experience Positive outcomes from quality and risk reviews within an ISQM 1 environment Very experienced in delivery of accounting and corporate reporting advice with clients in the insurance sector Demonstrated extensive knowledge of relevant technical standards (IFRS Accounting Standards and UK GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations, such as the Companies Act You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients page is loaded Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients Apply locations Birmingham Manchester Reading Bristol Milton Keynes time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. As a member of our Private Equity tax team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of private equity backed businesses supporting them from investment to exit. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As an Associate Director within our Private Equity tax team, you will: Be advising a broad range of clients on a range of tax issues, covering a broad range of compliance and advisory projects Responsible for supporting Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of high calibre, knowledgeable tax specialists that service the portfolio company throughout the lifecycle of the private equity investment Be actively involved in client meetings, concisely and confidently answering client queries Engender trust and respect from clients by producing high quality tax advice accurately, delivering on expectations and deadlines Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their career aspiration and support in this delivery Provide intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues both reactively and proactively, taking an active approach to exit readiness and cross-selling wider solutions for other teams around the GT network Lead on pitch/proposals. You'll actively grow the business by being present in the market and demonstrating our capabilities to clients and targets Knowing you're right for us We've set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We're looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect. Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a portfolio of private equity backed businesses. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way: You'll have experience of working with PE backed businesses, ideally (but not essential) some transactions experience (DD and/or tax structuring) You'll have reviewed work and supervised people in a tax environment You'll have gained experience working within a professional services environment You'll have experience of managing a large portfolio of private equity backed and/or transactional tax clients You'll have demonstrable Business Development experience An eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm's services and capabilities Knowing we're right for you The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we're known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We're looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here. It's not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you'll also get: Tailored development programmes and access to coaching Flexible bank holidays - allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice And more. Visit our benefits section to read more. How we work We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We're looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be. 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Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients page is loaded Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients Apply locations Birmingham Manchester Reading Bristol Milton Keynes time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R More than you expected The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. 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A look into the role As an Associate Director within our Private Equity tax team, you will: Be advising a broad range of clients on a range of tax issues, covering a broad range of compliance and advisory projects Responsible for supporting Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of high calibre, knowledgeable tax specialists that service the portfolio company throughout the lifecycle of the private equity investment Be actively involved in client meetings, concisely and confidently answering client queries Engender trust and respect from clients by producing high quality tax advice accurately, delivering on expectations and deadlines Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their career aspiration and support in this delivery Provide intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues both reactively and proactively, taking an active approach to exit readiness and cross-selling wider solutions for other teams around the GT network Lead on pitch/proposals. You'll actively grow the business by being present in the market and demonstrating our capabilities to clients and targets Knowing you're right for us We've set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We're looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect. Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a portfolio of private equity backed businesses. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way: You'll have experience of working with PE backed businesses, ideally (but not essential) some transactions experience (DD and/or tax structuring) You'll have reviewed work and supervised people in a tax environment You'll have gained experience working within a professional services environment You'll have experience of managing a large portfolio of private equity backed and/or transactional tax clients You'll have demonstrable Business Development experience An eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm's services and capabilities Knowing we're right for you The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we're known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We're looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here. It's not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you'll also get: Tailored development programmes and access to coaching Flexible bank holidays - allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice And more. Visit our benefits section to read more. How we work We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We're looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be. 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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: Our client, a highly reputable, leading supplier of waterproofing solutions, are looking to appoint a Regional Business Development / Technical Sales Manager to oversee a portfolio of existing customers, and to focus on further growth in this specific region. (North of London, and surrounds) This is a permanent, field-based position offering a competitive basic salary, company car, and uncapped commission, with a guarantee in the first 12 months. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To promote and sell the Company's products throughout the North London region. Develop strong relationships with your portfolio of existing clients, providing technical advice and support and a value added service, in order enhance revenue streams Monitor and feedback market information, and work closely with the marketing team to target / develop new business opportunities within your region Carry out site surveys and produce professional and comprehensive roof survey reports Produce specifications in line with guidelines and best practice Work in accordance with ISO Quality Management system to ensure that all required paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently. Regularly update the CRM with changes / customer information, etc. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Full, clean Driving licence essential Proven sales / account management experience within the construction industry is essential, given the technical nature of this role. Furthermore, if you have previous experience with waterproofing / flat roofing or associated products, this would be very beneficial. IT literate (Microsoft and Outlook, Excel, CRM systems experience) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, both in person and over the phone / email. You will be working with Suppliers, Builders / Architects etc. Previous experience of working in the North London / surrounding areas would be ideal. DBS required, or willingness to obtain as part of your onboarding into the role. Our client offers a generous package that includes 25 days holiday, Christmas shut down, pension scheme, private healthcare, company car, bonus structure, and an abundance of supported training opportunities, to help further develop your career. For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: Our client, a highly reputable, leading supplier of waterproofing solutions, are looking to appoint a Regional Business Development / Technical Sales Manager to oversee a portfolio of existing customers, and to focus on further growth in this specific region. (North of London, and surrounds) This is a permanent, field-based position offering a competitive basic salary, company car, and uncapped commission, with a guarantee in the first 12 months. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To promote and sell the Company's products throughout the North London region. Develop strong relationships with your portfolio of existing clients, providing technical advice and support and a value added service, in order enhance revenue streams Monitor and feedback market information, and work closely with the marketing team to target / develop new business opportunities within your region Carry out site surveys and produce professional and comprehensive roof survey reports Produce specifications in line with guidelines and best practice Work in accordance with ISO Quality Management system to ensure that all required paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently. Regularly update the CRM with changes / customer information, etc. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Full, clean Driving licence essential Proven sales / account management experience within the construction industry is essential, given the technical nature of this role. Furthermore, if you have previous experience with waterproofing / flat roofing or associated products, this would be very beneficial. IT literate (Microsoft and Outlook, Excel, CRM systems experience) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels, both in person and over the phone / email. You will be working with Suppliers, Builders / Architects etc. Previous experience of working in the North London / surrounding areas would be ideal. DBS required, or willingness to obtain as part of your onboarding into the role. Our client offers a generous package that includes 25 days holiday, Christmas shut down, pension scheme, private healthcare, company car, bonus structure, and an abundance of supported training opportunities, to help further develop your career. For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As the Director in the Financial Services Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team you will play a critical role in supporting this team's Leader in ensuring that we continue to deliver on quality and the growth strategy. The accounting and corporate reporting advice and support that we provide spans accounting change (IFRS 9, 16 and 17 and transition between financial reporting frameworks), group reorganisations and structuring of transactions to achieve an desired accounting outcome, financial instruments accounting and reporting, ESG and corporate reporting and other aspects of accounting, including training. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual at a Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, who is ambitious, business minded and has broad experience of accounting and corporate reporting issues that are prevalent in insurance from an entity-facing background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm. You'll be someone with: Professional qualification of ACA or ACCA or equivalent Proven ability to scope, win and deliver complex accounting and corporate reporting advisory projects, including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm and departmental policy on quality and risk management and do so on an end-to-end basis Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly present information in a clear and concise manner Very strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders Sound effective and efficient time management and organisation skills Previous people management experience Positive outcomes from quality and risk reviews within an ISQM 1 environment Very experienced in delivery of accounting and corporate reporting advice with clients in the insurance sector Demonstrated extensive knowledge of relevant technical standards (IFRS Accounting Standards and UK GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations, such as the Companies Act You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As the Director in the Financial Services Accounting and Corporate Reporting Advisory team you will play a critical role in supporting this team's Leader in ensuring that we continue to deliver on quality and the growth strategy. The accounting and corporate reporting advice and support that we provide spans accounting change (IFRS 9, 16 and 17 and transition between financial reporting frameworks), group reorganisations and structuring of transactions to achieve an desired accounting outcome, financial instruments accounting and reporting, ESG and corporate reporting and other aspects of accounting, including training. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual at a Director, Associate Director or Senior Manager level, who is ambitious, business minded and has broad experience of accounting and corporate reporting issues that are prevalent in insurance from an entity-facing background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm. You'll be someone with: Professional qualification of ACA or ACCA or equivalent Proven ability to scope, win and deliver complex accounting and corporate reporting advisory projects, including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm and departmental policy on quality and risk management and do so on an end-to-end basis Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly present information in a clear and concise manner Very strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders Sound effective and efficient time management and organisation skills Previous people management experience Positive outcomes from quality and risk reviews within an ISQM 1 environment Very experienced in delivery of accounting and corporate reporting advice with clients in the insurance sector Demonstrated extensive knowledge of relevant technical standards (IFRS Accounting Standards and UK GAAP) and relevant laws and regulations, such as the Companies Act You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Associate Director - Deal Execution - Integration & Separation KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director (AD) role. The Deal Execution team is part of KPMG's rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights, and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 200 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business, and are focused on continually enhancing value for clients across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams comprise of specialists capable of helping clients right through from conceptual thinking of buying a business to turning their business around in times of difficulty. KPMG's Deal Execution Advisory Team is a growing and dynamic team. We work with both vendors and acquirers on mergers, acquisitions, divestments, exits and joint ventures, both pre and post-deal. The team offers four key proposition areas: Separation: Supporting vendors to plan and deliver a credible, discrete standalone entity to the Buyer with value preserved and business continuity in place from Day 1, including supporting the definition and implementation of transitional service agreements. Integration: Pre and post deal integration design, planning and implementation to integrate the target business into the Buyer's organisation whilst mitigating risk and enhancing value. Synergies: Understanding the potential benefits and costs generated through a proposed transaction, and the associated plans, interdependencies, risks and issues for the delivery of base and stretch case targets. Joint Ventures: Helping respective partners ensure the key value considerations are identified and prioritised early and delivered through the associated business plan, leveraging each party's specific contribution and capabilities and managing broader stakeholder relationships. Role Overview The role of an Associate Director (AD) focuses on leading a Deal Execution engagement at deal pace and delivering high quality client work alongside senior client stakeholders. Working in a transaction environment which may be pre or post deal, and can range from early planning, developing summary or fully detailed and costed "blueprint plans", planning for Day 1, planning post deal implementation, and ultimately supporting execution. This will include: Producing and overseeing development of the initial and final draft updates, outputs and deliverables to required timescale and ahead of Partner / Director review. Leading client interactions and updates around the deliverables and outputs of a Deal Execution engagement. Understanding of the operations of a business across all functional areas and understanding the interdependencies between organisations and the transaction workstreams. Project managing across the entire engagement programme or a number of different workstreams on such programme. Closely working with a respective Director/Partner on an engagement developing engagement strategy, budget, delivery plan etc. Leading any wider KPMG teams on an engagement in accordance with scope agreed with the respective Director/Partner. Leadership & Management: As an AD typically performs one of the leading roles on an engagement, the role on an engagement is seen as a leadership role modelling right behaviours to the team. An AD is expected to be challenging our people to be curious and innovative on all engagements and internal work and supportive for each other. At the same time ensuring that all outcomes are commercially focussed, value adding and effectively executed. Individuals are expected to actively contribute to developing pitches, proposals and external market initiatives which help us to win new work as well as look out and help to convert new opportunities on existing engagements. Demonstrate credibility and experience to advise and deliver on complex Deal Execution deals (involving teams from Deal Execution, DA and the wider firm). Acts as Engagement Manager for deal execution projects (where appropriate). Acts as primary point of contact for the client across overall engagement. Challenges client appropriately to ensure team size and timelines are appropriate for successful delivery of scope. Proactively understands client expectations and how the KPMG team can add value. Manages stakeholders (internal and external) to minimise reputation risk on live engagements. Takes full ownership for delivering high quality client deliverables and provides day-to-day leadership for the team on the ground. Deploys Deal Execution and DA technology on their projects, to reduce cost and improve client delivery where appropriate Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance: Applies commercial mind-set to pricing and engagement profitability, whilst using professional judgement to protect the reputation of the firm. Focused on managing engagement profitability (not just focused on top line revenue), consistently applies a commercial mind-set to pricing and engagement profitability. Proactively delivers Sentinel, Client and Engagement acceptance activities, to manage the Firm's risk. Raises timely invoices. Proactively manages WIP and Provisioning. Consults proactively and appropriately with P&D in relation to engagement risk management (escalating items to the Risk register as necessary). Actively coaches and oversees engagement team members on engagement risk activities, delegating appropriately whilst taking responsibility. Successful applicants will demonstrate the following: Work Experience: Extensive experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry Detailed understanding of the value drivers. Track record of leading complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives Demonstrate curiosity and innovation, striving for continuous improvement, exercising professional judgement, and making a positive and lasting impact. Technical skills: Strong academic track record Sales and business development skills Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities Structured thinking skills combined with creativity Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights Excellent written and oral communication skills An understanding of the market drivers, challenges and opportunities impacting our client's strategies and priorities, enabling them to position solutions and ideas which take these into account Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate personal impact, flexibility, drive and commitment Professional qualifications welcome Possess a genuine interest in building and commercialising relationships having the ability to interact with our clients on a consultative manner as a trusted advisor Other language skills would be a strong bonus With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We want you to bring your full self to work - to make this a place where people from every background thrive. We welcome applications from people who have taken a career break. We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Similar vacancies you might be interested in Multiple locations Manager - Tech (Integration and Separation) Find role vacancies, articles, events and more.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Associate Director - Deal Execution - Integration & Separation KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director (AD) role. The Deal Execution team is part of KPMG's rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights, and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 200 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business, and are focused on continually enhancing value for clients across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams comprise of specialists capable of helping clients right through from conceptual thinking of buying a business to turning their business around in times of difficulty. KPMG's Deal Execution Advisory Team is a growing and dynamic team. We work with both vendors and acquirers on mergers, acquisitions, divestments, exits and joint ventures, both pre and post-deal. The team offers four key proposition areas: Separation: Supporting vendors to plan and deliver a credible, discrete standalone entity to the Buyer with value preserved and business continuity in place from Day 1, including supporting the definition and implementation of transitional service agreements. Integration: Pre and post deal integration design, planning and implementation to integrate the target business into the Buyer's organisation whilst mitigating risk and enhancing value. Synergies: Understanding the potential benefits and costs generated through a proposed transaction, and the associated plans, interdependencies, risks and issues for the delivery of base and stretch case targets. Joint Ventures: Helping respective partners ensure the key value considerations are identified and prioritised early and delivered through the associated business plan, leveraging each party's specific contribution and capabilities and managing broader stakeholder relationships. Role Overview The role of an Associate Director (AD) focuses on leading a Deal Execution engagement at deal pace and delivering high quality client work alongside senior client stakeholders. Working in a transaction environment which may be pre or post deal, and can range from early planning, developing summary or fully detailed and costed "blueprint plans", planning for Day 1, planning post deal implementation, and ultimately supporting execution. This will include: Producing and overseeing development of the initial and final draft updates, outputs and deliverables to required timescale and ahead of Partner / Director review. Leading client interactions and updates around the deliverables and outputs of a Deal Execution engagement. Understanding of the operations of a business across all functional areas and understanding the interdependencies between organisations and the transaction workstreams. Project managing across the entire engagement programme or a number of different workstreams on such programme. Closely working with a respective Director/Partner on an engagement developing engagement strategy, budget, delivery plan etc. Leading any wider KPMG teams on an engagement in accordance with scope agreed with the respective Director/Partner. Leadership & Management: As an AD typically performs one of the leading roles on an engagement, the role on an engagement is seen as a leadership role modelling right behaviours to the team. An AD is expected to be challenging our people to be curious and innovative on all engagements and internal work and supportive for each other. At the same time ensuring that all outcomes are commercially focussed, value adding and effectively executed. Individuals are expected to actively contribute to developing pitches, proposals and external market initiatives which help us to win new work as well as look out and help to convert new opportunities on existing engagements. Demonstrate credibility and experience to advise and deliver on complex Deal Execution deals (involving teams from Deal Execution, DA and the wider firm). Acts as Engagement Manager for deal execution projects (where appropriate). Acts as primary point of contact for the client across overall engagement. Challenges client appropriately to ensure team size and timelines are appropriate for successful delivery of scope. Proactively understands client expectations and how the KPMG team can add value. Manages stakeholders (internal and external) to minimise reputation risk on live engagements. Takes full ownership for delivering high quality client deliverables and provides day-to-day leadership for the team on the ground. Deploys Deal Execution and DA technology on their projects, to reduce cost and improve client delivery where appropriate Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance: Applies commercial mind-set to pricing and engagement profitability, whilst using professional judgement to protect the reputation of the firm. Focused on managing engagement profitability (not just focused on top line revenue), consistently applies a commercial mind-set to pricing and engagement profitability. Proactively delivers Sentinel, Client and Engagement acceptance activities, to manage the Firm's risk. Raises timely invoices. Proactively manages WIP and Provisioning. Consults proactively and appropriately with P&D in relation to engagement risk management (escalating items to the Risk register as necessary). Actively coaches and oversees engagement team members on engagement risk activities, delegating appropriately whilst taking responsibility. Successful applicants will demonstrate the following: Work Experience: Extensive experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry Detailed understanding of the value drivers. Track record of leading complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives Demonstrate curiosity and innovation, striving for continuous improvement, exercising professional judgement, and making a positive and lasting impact. Technical skills: Strong academic track record Sales and business development skills Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities Structured thinking skills combined with creativity Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights Excellent written and oral communication skills An understanding of the market drivers, challenges and opportunities impacting our client's strategies and priorities, enabling them to position solutions and ideas which take these into account Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate personal impact, flexibility, drive and commitment Professional qualifications welcome Possess a genuine interest in building and commercialising relationships having the ability to interact with our clients on a consultative manner as a trusted advisor Other language skills would be a strong bonus With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We want you to bring your full self to work - to make this a place where people from every background thrive. We welcome applications from people who have taken a career break. We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Similar vacancies you might be interested in Multiple locations Manager - Tech (Integration and Separation) Find role vacancies, articles, events and more.
A leading real estate consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join its Retail Property Management team. This role offers the chance to take responsibility for a diverse commercial portfolio, including major shopping centres and retail parks across the UK. This is a high-profile client-facing position with excellent scope for progression, hybrid working, and strong professional support. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day management of large retail and leisure assets Building and maintaining relationships with institutional fund clients Overseeing a team of property managers, administrators, and site staff Preparing detailed client reports and managing service charge budgets Ensuring tenant compliance with lease obligations Supporting lettings, rent reviews, and value enhancement strategies Liaising with specialist teams including ESG, placemaking and building consultancy Supporting junior surveyors and APC candidates What You ll Bring: Proven experience in commercial property management (retail experience preferred) Strong communication and client management skills Confident managing service charges and complex portfolios MRICS qualified or working towards (preferred) A proactive and collaborative approach to work What s Offered: Discretionary bonus and annual reviews Hybrid working (3 days in office minimum) Private healthcare, life cover, wellness programme Enhanced annual leave, birthday off, and study support Flexible lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work, etc. Career development with one of the UK s leading commercial property specialists If you're looking for a new challenge within a respected and well-established team, and want to manage some of the UK's most prominent retail assets, we d like to hear from you.
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
A leading real estate consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join its Retail Property Management team. This role offers the chance to take responsibility for a diverse commercial portfolio, including major shopping centres and retail parks across the UK. This is a high-profile client-facing position with excellent scope for progression, hybrid working, and strong professional support. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day management of large retail and leisure assets Building and maintaining relationships with institutional fund clients Overseeing a team of property managers, administrators, and site staff Preparing detailed client reports and managing service charge budgets Ensuring tenant compliance with lease obligations Supporting lettings, rent reviews, and value enhancement strategies Liaising with specialist teams including ESG, placemaking and building consultancy Supporting junior surveyors and APC candidates What You ll Bring: Proven experience in commercial property management (retail experience preferred) Strong communication and client management skills Confident managing service charges and complex portfolios MRICS qualified or working towards (preferred) A proactive and collaborative approach to work What s Offered: Discretionary bonus and annual reviews Hybrid working (3 days in office minimum) Private healthcare, life cover, wellness programme Enhanced annual leave, birthday off, and study support Flexible lifestyle benefits: gym membership, cycle to work, etc. Career development with one of the UK s leading commercial property specialists If you're looking for a new challenge within a respected and well-established team, and want to manage some of the UK's most prominent retail assets, we d like to hear from you.
Company Description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023! Overview Publicis Commerce Sat across Starcom and our other Publicis Media agencies as a specialist practice, Publicis Commerce combines the best commerce talent, tech, and partnerships to provide clients with award-winning products and solutions that move their businesses forwards in an extremely competitive space. We specialise in helping clients excel on the digital shelf, build data-driven relationships with retailers, and modernise organisational structures to drive long-term growth. We are working with a global leading drinks group and leading on their global digital shelf and content strategy! From product visibility, to content to ground breaking innovation & brand acceleration, we will be delivering it all! For this role, we are looking for someone experienced in eRetail/eCommerce operations and Social Commerce to work on day-to-day operations across TikTok, Amazon, and other marketplaces-ensuring smooth setup, content, inventory, and customer journeys for the brands across multiple markets! You'll drive our social commerce strategy with a strong focus on TikTok Shop and other emerging platforms, and work to deliver audits, improvement suggestions and seamless campaign execution by collaborating across marketing, creative, performance, and logistics teams. Responsibilities Design and execute growth-driving strategies for TikTok Shop and Meta platforms. Deliver high-impact campaigns powered by livestreaming, influencer partnerships, and shoppable content. Optimize product listings, PDPs, and content to increase organic visibility and conversion. Manage relationships with social commerce partners, creators, and platform account managers. Monitor and report on KPIs-using performance data to recommend impactful improvements. Stay ahead of retail media trends and share insights with internal teams and clients. Guide merchandising plans, content audits, and stock/inventory health for commerce clients. Contribute to a new, fast-growing proposition within Publicis Commerce. Qualifications Experienced in TikTok Shop, Amazon Retail Operations, or similar platforms Analytical and data-driven with strong performance tracking and reporting skills. Creative and curious-with a passion for social trends and video-driven commerce. Confident working cross-functionally across diverse teams and platforms. A strategic thinker with a can-do mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and strong communication. Additional Information Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023! Overview Publicis Commerce Sat across Starcom and our other Publicis Media agencies as a specialist practice, Publicis Commerce combines the best commerce talent, tech, and partnerships to provide clients with award-winning products and solutions that move their businesses forwards in an extremely competitive space. We specialise in helping clients excel on the digital shelf, build data-driven relationships with retailers, and modernise organisational structures to drive long-term growth. We are working with a global leading drinks group and leading on their global digital shelf and content strategy! From product visibility, to content to ground breaking innovation & brand acceleration, we will be delivering it all! For this role, we are looking for someone experienced in eRetail/eCommerce operations and Social Commerce to work on day-to-day operations across TikTok, Amazon, and other marketplaces-ensuring smooth setup, content, inventory, and customer journeys for the brands across multiple markets! You'll drive our social commerce strategy with a strong focus on TikTok Shop and other emerging platforms, and work to deliver audits, improvement suggestions and seamless campaign execution by collaborating across marketing, creative, performance, and logistics teams. Responsibilities Design and execute growth-driving strategies for TikTok Shop and Meta platforms. Deliver high-impact campaigns powered by livestreaming, influencer partnerships, and shoppable content. Optimize product listings, PDPs, and content to increase organic visibility and conversion. Manage relationships with social commerce partners, creators, and platform account managers. Monitor and report on KPIs-using performance data to recommend impactful improvements. Stay ahead of retail media trends and share insights with internal teams and clients. Guide merchandising plans, content audits, and stock/inventory health for commerce clients. Contribute to a new, fast-growing proposition within Publicis Commerce. Qualifications Experienced in TikTok Shop, Amazon Retail Operations, or similar platforms Analytical and data-driven with strong performance tracking and reporting skills. Creative and curious-with a passion for social trends and video-driven commerce. Confident working cross-functionally across diverse teams and platforms. A strategic thinker with a can-do mindset, entrepreneurial energy, and strong communication. Additional Information Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role You will play a pivotal role in our Client facing Cost & Commercial Management Team as part of our leading 'Project Management Commercial Management (PMCM) Rail' Group. Your role will include Estimating, Cost Planning, Procurement and Cost Assurance of Rail projects ranging in size and complexity working for a variety of internal and external clients. Your principle role will be to deliver cost estimates as part of an estimating team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden and enhance your skills across the various aspects of cost and commercial management whilst working on a variety of diverse and challenging projects. You will join a specialist, diverse team ranging in experience from early career professionals to colleagues with over three decades of knowledge. As part of the team there will be exciting opportunities to work on and contribute to some of the UK's largest Rail projects as well as make a positive impact to our local communities for years to come. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations. To deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance you will need to collaborate closely with our clients, their business associates and their suppliers. We expect you to be in an office environment three days a week with the flexibility to work from home for up to two days a week. Our culture encourages and supports a successful work-life balance and we encourage all our people to embrace this approach. You will be based in our Manchester office, but you will also have access to many of our other modern, vibrant offices in great city centre locations across the UK. With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business. Your Team You will join a diverse, growing team of Estimators, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. You will be part of our growing Project Management and Commercial Management Rail Team made up of approximately 80 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Estimating/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Design Management services to deliver both Rail and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. We proud of the positive feedback we regularly receive for our roles within major schemes and passionate about being the best in our field. Can you make us even better? What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Rail Estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM1), Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) and the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4). Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some Estimating/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions. Estimating software experience and knowledge in, for example, CostX and CANDY. Bottom-up estimating experience from 1st principles. Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks and activities. Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team. Hold or working towards, a relevant, professional qualification. Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification. Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Are not afraid to challenge the status quo, implement innovative solutions and learn from past experiences. Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts, other industry standard contract forms and/or bespoke forms of contract. Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Have previous experience of working in a Rail Systems/Engineering Estimating and/or Commercial Management role. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role You will play a pivotal role in our Client facing Cost & Commercial Management Team as part of our leading 'Project Management Commercial Management (PMCM) Rail' Group. Your role will include Estimating, Cost Planning, Procurement and Cost Assurance of Rail projects ranging in size and complexity working for a variety of internal and external clients. Your principle role will be to deliver cost estimates as part of an estimating team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden and enhance your skills across the various aspects of cost and commercial management whilst working on a variety of diverse and challenging projects. You will join a specialist, diverse team ranging in experience from early career professionals to colleagues with over three decades of knowledge. As part of the team there will be exciting opportunities to work on and contribute to some of the UK's largest Rail projects as well as make a positive impact to our local communities for years to come. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations. To deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance you will need to collaborate closely with our clients, their business associates and their suppliers. We expect you to be in an office environment three days a week with the flexibility to work from home for up to two days a week. Our culture encourages and supports a successful work-life balance and we encourage all our people to embrace this approach. You will be based in our Manchester office, but you will also have access to many of our other modern, vibrant offices in great city centre locations across the UK. With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business. Your Team You will join a diverse, growing team of Estimators, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors. You will be part of our growing Project Management and Commercial Management Rail Team made up of approximately 80 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Estimating/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Design Management services to deliver both Rail and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. We proud of the positive feedback we regularly receive for our roles within major schemes and passionate about being the best in our field. Can you make us even better? What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Rail Estimating experience and knowledge of measurement methods such as the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM1), Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) and the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM4). Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some Estimating/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions. Estimating software experience and knowledge in, for example, CostX and CANDY. Bottom-up estimating experience from 1st principles. Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail. Adaptable and flexible approach to tasks and activities. Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team. Hold or working towards, a relevant, professional qualification. Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification. Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Are not afraid to challenge the status quo, implement innovative solutions and learn from past experiences. Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts, other industry standard contract forms and/or bespoke forms of contract. Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Have previous experience of working in a Rail Systems/Engineering Estimating and/or Commercial Management role. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Joshua Robert Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Associate Director - Operations & Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (ENR) Location: Birmingham, Leeds & Other locations Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester Experience Level: Senior Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: The Strategy Group Contract type: Permanent KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director role, with a background in Manufacturing, Supply Chain within a Deal environment, in order to drive our Energy & Natural Resources sector forward. The Ops and Supply Chain COE is part of KPMG's rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business. To be an effective Associate Director within our Ops and Supply COE applicants will be expected to: Act as the Engagement Manager for operations related areas of Deal Execution projects, including the management of people, risks, and budget. Act as the primary point of contact for the client and senior KPMG stakeholders, build strong relationships with senior client operations leaders, and quickly establish credibility and trust through the application of solid functional and sector expertise. Lead KPMG engagement teams and oversee the drafting and delivery of high-quality outputs at pace ahead of Partner / Director reviews. Support the development of separation / integration documents such as "blueprints" and other detailed plans within pre or post-deal transaction environments including cutover plans, Day 1 plans, and post-deal implementation plans. Have deep operational industry experience within the Energy & Natural Resources sector (e.g Chemicals, Utilities, Oil and Gas) specific transactions or operational transformation work. Work with the respective Director and/or Partner on an engagement to develop the engagement strategy, budget and delivery plan etc. Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities. Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in Energy & Natural Resources focussed proposition(s) Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery. Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements. Proactively develop thought leadership. Build and maintain a strong network across the Strategy Group, wider internal KPMG and externally. Understand risk and ensure that the Firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to. Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360-degree feedback. Identify, design and lead critical, complex practice development initiatives, while coordinating other members of the team. Deliver Impact: Make sound decisions : Exercises sound business judgment when making decisions. Foster innovation : Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value. Apply a strategic perspective : Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues. Seek Growth: Take opportunities to learn and adapt : Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges. Develop and motivate others : Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results. Build collaborative relationships : Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks. Inspire Trust: Drive quality :Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value. Act ethically and responsibly :Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the same. Advocate for Equality :Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belong . Successful applicants will demonstrate the following: Work Experience: Experience working in a leading strategy house or Big 4 firm and/or a senior role within industry, with a focus on operations within Energy & Natural Resources. Industry experience should include line management and/or other management and leadership responsibilities. Experience working within a Deals/M&A environment, ideally within a Deal Execution function. Detailed understanding of the value drivers across operations within the Energy and Natural Resources Sector Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives. Technical skills: A solid understanding of the Energy & Natural Resources industry as well as end-to-end supply chain / operations practices are essential An excellent awareness of the overall operations functions and the typical organisational structures, processes, controls, systems, and performance metrics/ benchmarks. Awareness of current leading practice and future trends in creating efficient and effective operational functions, including supporting business strategy, operating model design and implementation, disruptive technologies and creating insight from data. Exposure to the operational issues created by integrations, separations and carve outs. Experience of supporting operational change projects and business improvement in industry or a consulting environment. Awareness of organisational change in operational functions Strong academic track record. Sales and business development skills. Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities. Structured thinking skills combined with creativity. Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry. Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed. Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Other language skills would be a strong bonus. With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We want you to bring your full self to work - to make this a place where people from every background thrive. We welcome applications from people who have taken a career break. We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Similar vacancies you might be interested in London Cash and Working Capital - Centre of Excellence Manager Director - Turnaround - The Strategy Group - Centre of Excellence SAP Manager - Supply Chain Transformation 1 SAP Manager - Supply Chain Transformation
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Associate Director - Operations & Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (ENR) Location: Birmingham, Leeds & Other locations Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester Experience Level: Senior Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: The Strategy Group Contract type: Permanent KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director role, with a background in Manufacturing, Supply Chain within a Deal environment, in order to drive our Energy & Natural Resources sector forward. The Ops and Supply Chain COE is part of KPMG's rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business. To be an effective Associate Director within our Ops and Supply COE applicants will be expected to: Act as the Engagement Manager for operations related areas of Deal Execution projects, including the management of people, risks, and budget. Act as the primary point of contact for the client and senior KPMG stakeholders, build strong relationships with senior client operations leaders, and quickly establish credibility and trust through the application of solid functional and sector expertise. Lead KPMG engagement teams and oversee the drafting and delivery of high-quality outputs at pace ahead of Partner / Director reviews. Support the development of separation / integration documents such as "blueprints" and other detailed plans within pre or post-deal transaction environments including cutover plans, Day 1 plans, and post-deal implementation plans. Have deep operational industry experience within the Energy & Natural Resources sector (e.g Chemicals, Utilities, Oil and Gas) specific transactions or operational transformation work. Work with the respective Director and/or Partner on an engagement to develop the engagement strategy, budget and delivery plan etc. Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities. Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in Energy & Natural Resources focussed proposition(s) Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery. Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements. Proactively develop thought leadership. Build and maintain a strong network across the Strategy Group, wider internal KPMG and externally. Understand risk and ensure that the Firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to. Inspire, motivate, coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360-degree feedback. Identify, design and lead critical, complex practice development initiatives, while coordinating other members of the team. Deliver Impact: Make sound decisions : Exercises sound business judgment when making decisions. Foster innovation : Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value. Apply a strategic perspective : Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues. Seek Growth: Take opportunities to learn and adapt : Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges. Develop and motivate others : Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results. Build collaborative relationships : Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks. Inspire Trust: Drive quality :Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value. Act ethically and responsibly :Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the same. Advocate for Equality :Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belong . Successful applicants will demonstrate the following: Work Experience: Experience working in a leading strategy house or Big 4 firm and/or a senior role within industry, with a focus on operations within Energy & Natural Resources. Industry experience should include line management and/or other management and leadership responsibilities. Experience working within a Deals/M&A environment, ideally within a Deal Execution function. Detailed understanding of the value drivers across operations within the Energy and Natural Resources Sector Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives. Technical skills: A solid understanding of the Energy & Natural Resources industry as well as end-to-end supply chain / operations practices are essential An excellent awareness of the overall operations functions and the typical organisational structures, processes, controls, systems, and performance metrics/ benchmarks. Awareness of current leading practice and future trends in creating efficient and effective operational functions, including supporting business strategy, operating model design and implementation, disruptive technologies and creating insight from data. Exposure to the operational issues created by integrations, separations and carve outs. Experience of supporting operational change projects and business improvement in industry or a consulting environment. Awareness of organisational change in operational functions Strong academic track record. Sales and business development skills. Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities. Structured thinking skills combined with creativity. Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry. Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed. Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Other language skills would be a strong bonus. With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us. Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We want you to bring your full self to work - to make this a place where people from every background thrive. We welcome applications from people who have taken a career break. We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies - you can see our policy on agencies here: Similar vacancies you might be interested in London Cash and Working Capital - Centre of Excellence Manager Director - Turnaround - The Strategy Group - Centre of Excellence SAP Manager - Supply Chain Transformation 1 SAP Manager - Supply Chain Transformation
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to work for a rapidly expanding global consultancy, managing high-profile projects with the opportunity for fast-track progression? If you re driven, ambitious, and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you! Position: Senior/Associate Cost Manager Company: Leading Global Consultancy Location: Flexible (Remote Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the client: Our client is a world-renowned consultancy, known for its innovative approach and global impact. With an impressive track record in delivering high-profile, complex projects, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Senior or Associate-level Cost Manager. As part of their rapid expansion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of iconic projects that make a real difference across industries. The Role: As a Senior/Associate Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage cost aspects of large-scale projects, from inception to completion. Working on high-profile, complex developments, you ll work closely with stakeholders, provide strategic insights, and oversee all cost management activities. With responsibility comes flexibility manage your own workload and develop your career at pace. Key responsibilities include: Leading cost management across multiple projects. Developing and managing cost plans and budgets. Delivering value engineering and cost advice to clients. Managing client relationships and key stakeholders. Supporting junior team members and guiding them on best practices. Delivering accurate reports and financial forecasts. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in cost management, ideally within a consultancy environment. Solid understanding of cost control and budgeting for high-profile projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or similar. Ambitious, proactive, and a desire to progress in your career quickly. Why Join? Autonomy & Flexibility: Manage your own projects and work schedule. Rapid Career Progression: Take advantage of a fast-track career path with leadership opportunities. High-Profile Projects: Work on complex, global projects that will make a lasting impact. Global Reach: Collaborate with experts from around the world and gain exposure to diverse industries. Culture of Growth: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in the consultancy field, apply today!
Services AI Data Solution Principal (Services Technical PreSales), based London Job Summary: The Services AI Data Solutions Principal is a customer-facing, technical presales leader responsible for driving Dell Technologies' AI and Data Services revenue across a wide portfolio of enterprise customers and industries. This role requires strong technical expertise in AI and associated Data engineering and Data management disciplines, strong consultative selling skills, executive-level communications, and business development acumen. The candidate will jointly lead and influence customers from initial opportunity discovery through proposal development and deal closure while collaborating closely with Dell sales, delivery, product, and partner teams. This role carries sales pipeline joint-ownership within an aligned pod of professionals, quota-bearing objectives, and requires the ability to manage multiple active pursuits simultaneously across a diverse customer set. Key Responsibilities: Sales Motion & Business Development Lead technical presales engagements across multiple concurrent customer opportunities. Lead the development of services proposals in collaboration with other Dell teams and customer stakeholders. Facilitate consultative workshops with customers to; Understand key customer challenges and position Dell Technologies services value Translate business requirements into actionable proposals with outcomes aligned to measurable business outcomes. Confidently communicate vision and value proposition to technical and executive audiences Serve as the accountable technical SME driving deal progression, revenue attainment, and closure. Partner with Sales Executives, Business Development Managers, Account Managers, and Service Delivery teams to jointly develop, qualify, and advance pipeline opportunities. Support sales forecasting, reporting, pipeline management, and quota achievement. Structure deals to meet customer needs while aligning Dell's services portfolio, delivery capabilities, and financial objectives. Entrepreneurial focus to drive innovation, efficiency, process/IP improvement opportunities, coach and enable Dell sales and presales teams on AI/Data solution positioning, capabilities, and value articulation. Build and maintain a strong personal network across Dell's global sales, product, engineering, and partner ecosystem to effectively orchestrate deal success. Customer Engagement & Executive Communication Lead consultative discovery workshops with business and technical executives to identify AI/Data/GenAI solution opportunities and strategies. Workes with other technical PreSales teams to translate business objectives into actionable technical architectures and service proposals. Develop and deliver compelling customer presentations, demos, proposals, and design sessions to both executive and technical audiences. Manage customer expectations across complex solution lifecycles with strong delegation, accountability, and stakeholder management skills. Technical Solution Leadership Architect Services end-to-end data and AI solutions across data pipelines, data lakes, data governance, AI model pipelines, and enterprise AI platforms. Apply knowledge of GenAI-specific data ingestion, vector store integration, RAG pipelines, agentic frameworks, and multi-modal data management. Collaborate on AI platform designs leveraging Dell's product and partner ecosystem e.g. NVAIE, Run.ai, H2O.ai, ClearML, OpenShift, etc. Provide expert guidance on modern data stack components: data quality, metadata management, observability, data products, feature stores, with governance and Dell's maturity model frameworks. Stay current on emerging AI and associated Data Management technologies. Actively contribute field feedback to Dell's product management and service development teams to shape evolving offerings. Take the first step towards your dream career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Typically 15+ years of enterprise consulting, presales, or technical solution development experience Typically 5+ years of experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions with extensive emphasis on data integration, data pipelines, and data platform architectures. Typically 4+ years in a quota-carrying technical presales, client partner, or solution principal role. Experience supporting sales forecasting, pipeline management, deal structuring, and sales coaching. Familiarity with AI/ML and Data Management frameworks and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Spark, Databricks etc.) Experience in on-premise data center infrastructures relevant to AI/ML, Data and Data Management Strong cross-functional leadership and internal stakeholder management skills. Exceptional presentation, proposal development, and executive storytelling capabilities. Ability to travel regionally up to 50%. Desirable Requirements Master's degree or equivalent advanced technical/business training. Experience implementing AI governance, model management, and AI risk frameworks in a consultative setting and related process framework. Familiarity with Dell product portfolio, including Dell NVIDIA AI Factory, PowerScale, ObjectScale, Dell Data Lakehouse. Familiarity with Dell services sales methodologies and governance models. Experience working with large enterprise, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, federal, or regulated industries. Understanding of security, DevSecOps, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures. Negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Who we are: We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Application closing date: 17th July 2025 Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . Job ID:R270069
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Services AI Data Solution Principal (Services Technical PreSales), based London Job Summary: The Services AI Data Solutions Principal is a customer-facing, technical presales leader responsible for driving Dell Technologies' AI and Data Services revenue across a wide portfolio of enterprise customers and industries. This role requires strong technical expertise in AI and associated Data engineering and Data management disciplines, strong consultative selling skills, executive-level communications, and business development acumen. The candidate will jointly lead and influence customers from initial opportunity discovery through proposal development and deal closure while collaborating closely with Dell sales, delivery, product, and partner teams. This role carries sales pipeline joint-ownership within an aligned pod of professionals, quota-bearing objectives, and requires the ability to manage multiple active pursuits simultaneously across a diverse customer set. Key Responsibilities: Sales Motion & Business Development Lead technical presales engagements across multiple concurrent customer opportunities. Lead the development of services proposals in collaboration with other Dell teams and customer stakeholders. Facilitate consultative workshops with customers to; Understand key customer challenges and position Dell Technologies services value Translate business requirements into actionable proposals with outcomes aligned to measurable business outcomes. Confidently communicate vision and value proposition to technical and executive audiences Serve as the accountable technical SME driving deal progression, revenue attainment, and closure. Partner with Sales Executives, Business Development Managers, Account Managers, and Service Delivery teams to jointly develop, qualify, and advance pipeline opportunities. Support sales forecasting, reporting, pipeline management, and quota achievement. Structure deals to meet customer needs while aligning Dell's services portfolio, delivery capabilities, and financial objectives. Entrepreneurial focus to drive innovation, efficiency, process/IP improvement opportunities, coach and enable Dell sales and presales teams on AI/Data solution positioning, capabilities, and value articulation. Build and maintain a strong personal network across Dell's global sales, product, engineering, and partner ecosystem to effectively orchestrate deal success. Customer Engagement & Executive Communication Lead consultative discovery workshops with business and technical executives to identify AI/Data/GenAI solution opportunities and strategies. Workes with other technical PreSales teams to translate business objectives into actionable technical architectures and service proposals. Develop and deliver compelling customer presentations, demos, proposals, and design sessions to both executive and technical audiences. Manage customer expectations across complex solution lifecycles with strong delegation, accountability, and stakeholder management skills. Technical Solution Leadership Architect Services end-to-end data and AI solutions across data pipelines, data lakes, data governance, AI model pipelines, and enterprise AI platforms. Apply knowledge of GenAI-specific data ingestion, vector store integration, RAG pipelines, agentic frameworks, and multi-modal data management. Collaborate on AI platform designs leveraging Dell's product and partner ecosystem e.g. NVAIE, Run.ai, H2O.ai, ClearML, OpenShift, etc. Provide expert guidance on modern data stack components: data quality, metadata management, observability, data products, feature stores, with governance and Dell's maturity model frameworks. Stay current on emerging AI and associated Data Management technologies. Actively contribute field feedback to Dell's product management and service development teams to shape evolving offerings. Take the first step towards your dream career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Typically 15+ years of enterprise consulting, presales, or technical solution development experience Typically 5+ years of experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions with extensive emphasis on data integration, data pipelines, and data platform architectures. Typically 4+ years in a quota-carrying technical presales, client partner, or solution principal role. Experience supporting sales forecasting, pipeline management, deal structuring, and sales coaching. Familiarity with AI/ML and Data Management frameworks and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Spark, Databricks etc.) Experience in on-premise data center infrastructures relevant to AI/ML, Data and Data Management Strong cross-functional leadership and internal stakeholder management skills. Exceptional presentation, proposal development, and executive storytelling capabilities. Ability to travel regionally up to 50%. Desirable Requirements Master's degree or equivalent advanced technical/business training. Experience implementing AI governance, model management, and AI risk frameworks in a consultative setting and related process framework. Familiarity with Dell product portfolio, including Dell NVIDIA AI Factory, PowerScale, ObjectScale, Dell Data Lakehouse. Familiarity with Dell services sales methodologies and governance models. Experience working with large enterprise, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, federal, or regulated industries. Understanding of security, DevSecOps, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures. Negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Who we are: We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Application closing date: 17th July 2025 Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . Job ID:R270069
TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time, London or Madrid-based Data Engineer . Occasional in office attendance is required for this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own it end-to-end. Design, develop, deploy, monitor, and fix the data services and pipelines you build. Robust data pipelines. Orchestrate workflows that ingest, transform, and serve large volumes of multilingual, multi-format open-source data. Model data for humans & machines. Draft schemas across SQL, NoSQL, graph, and search systems so analysts and algorithms can both fly. Innovate. Evaluate and integrate LLM and other AI based solutions to improve data extraction and analysis across Kharon's products. Partner with the doers. Sit with product managers, data scientists, investigators, and sanctions experts - translate fuzzy problems into clean, testable code. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of professional experience in software or data engineering. Ability to work standard European time-zone hours and legal authorisation to work in your country of residence. Strong experience with Python's data ecosystem (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and deep expertise in SQL for building robust data extraction, transformation, and analysis pipelines. Hands-on experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Databricks, or Snowflake, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Memgraph) or search platforms (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch) to support complex data relationships and querying needs Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, with practical experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for data workflows Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs for data services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django. Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce. What does that mean? Great question. Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today's leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled. When you look at any major global crisis event, we're providing intelligence that's at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that's meaningful. Now, we're experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks. Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager , the Data Engineer will support and enhance the reliability of our research and analysis platform, which leverages open-source intelligence, data mining, network analysis, and machine learning to generate unparalleled insights on networks engaged in illicit financial activity. Key focus areas include system architecture, code quality, automation, and observability. To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we're growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you're looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don't take ourselves seriously but we're serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down. To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We're nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect: Fully sponsored private insurance Pension plan with 3% employer contribution Paid holiday leave Please navigate to our website and apply. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply, please contact
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time, London or Madrid-based Data Engineer . Occasional in office attendance is required for this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own it end-to-end. Design, develop, deploy, monitor, and fix the data services and pipelines you build. Robust data pipelines. Orchestrate workflows that ingest, transform, and serve large volumes of multilingual, multi-format open-source data. Model data for humans & machines. Draft schemas across SQL, NoSQL, graph, and search systems so analysts and algorithms can both fly. Innovate. Evaluate and integrate LLM and other AI based solutions to improve data extraction and analysis across Kharon's products. Partner with the doers. Sit with product managers, data scientists, investigators, and sanctions experts - translate fuzzy problems into clean, testable code. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of professional experience in software or data engineering. Ability to work standard European time-zone hours and legal authorisation to work in your country of residence. Strong experience with Python's data ecosystem (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and deep expertise in SQL for building robust data extraction, transformation, and analysis pipelines. Hands-on experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Databricks, or Snowflake, with a focus on scalability and performance optimization Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, Memgraph) or search platforms (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch) to support complex data relationships and querying needs Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, with practical experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for data workflows Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs for data services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django. Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce. What does that mean? Great question. Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today's leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled. When you look at any major global crisis event, we're providing intelligence that's at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that's meaningful. Now, we're experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks. Reporting to the Data Engineering Manager , the Data Engineer will support and enhance the reliability of our research and analysis platform, which leverages open-source intelligence, data mining, network analysis, and machine learning to generate unparalleled insights on networks engaged in illicit financial activity. Key focus areas include system architecture, code quality, automation, and observability. To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we're growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you're looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don't take ourselves seriously but we're serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down. To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We're nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect: Fully sponsored private insurance Pension plan with 3% employer contribution Paid holiday leave Please navigate to our website and apply. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply, please contact
Join us as a Data Engineer to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will make an impact You will be responsible for day-to-day applications management, functional enhancement, data stewardship and be a subject matter expert in support of AIG's International Actuarial function. This is a strategic role supporting mission critical actuarial AIG functions. This includes leading technical resources, partnering with AIG IT, and actuarial business partners. The senior associate is responsible for supporting deliverables in a highly outsourced model. The Actuarial Data Engineering Senior Associate will work collaboratively with Product owners and vendor partners to ensure the business changes are done on a priority basis. The ideal candidate ensures that roadmaps and product plans are in place to achieve the long-term objectives. Key responsibilities: Analysis, design, technology development, and delivery accountability for mission critical actuarial processing initiatives across AIG. Manage the data used for UK/Europe process including segmentation into lines of business during Month/Quarter end close. Actuaries use this data in Loss reserving to create Gross and Net loss triangles. Provide the data used for Monthly Global AvE reporting (UK/Europe) Maintaining the Quarter end process providing data for international segmentation, IBNR calculation and international reserving processes. Delivery of all required reports to Reserving Actuaries on a monthly/quarterly basis. Provides International premiums and losses data for UK/EU regulatory reporting and statutory processes. Provides support to actuaries for ad hoc data requests. Supports audits across all actuarial system processes. Responsible for fostering and maintenance of relationships with business and IT partners. Ensure that all solutions adhere to AIG standards for security. Document enhancements and improve existing documentation of actuarial processes Involvement in transitioning data and systems from Mainframe to Snowflake Involvement in converting SAS programs to Python/R What you'll need to succeed: 5+ years Data Engineering experience Good experience in Data Application management Experience in Mainframe technologies - COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, ENDEVOR, SDSF, JMR, IBM File Manager SAS programming skills SQL experience Experience of Oracle, PowerBI, Snowflake, JAVA, Microsoft technologies desirable R and Python experience desirable Experience in developing and productionizing complex data engineering solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to work under challenging production situations fulfilling tight deadlines and budget constraints. Ability to work with large vendor teams across multiple geographies. Experience in providing technical expertise and project leadership by conducting industry and market research and making recommendations regarding current and new domain knowledge and related technologies. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to use Rally to track user stories. Ability to work independently and actively seek to improve the actuarial processes At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike. Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family. Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us - across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become. Welcome to a culture of inclusion We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to . Functional Area: DT - Data AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Service Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Data Engineer to take your career to the next level with a global market leader. How you will make an impact You will be responsible for day-to-day applications management, functional enhancement, data stewardship and be a subject matter expert in support of AIG's International Actuarial function. This is a strategic role supporting mission critical actuarial AIG functions. This includes leading technical resources, partnering with AIG IT, and actuarial business partners. The senior associate is responsible for supporting deliverables in a highly outsourced model. The Actuarial Data Engineering Senior Associate will work collaboratively with Product owners and vendor partners to ensure the business changes are done on a priority basis. The ideal candidate ensures that roadmaps and product plans are in place to achieve the long-term objectives. Key responsibilities: Analysis, design, technology development, and delivery accountability for mission critical actuarial processing initiatives across AIG. Manage the data used for UK/Europe process including segmentation into lines of business during Month/Quarter end close. Actuaries use this data in Loss reserving to create Gross and Net loss triangles. Provide the data used for Monthly Global AvE reporting (UK/Europe) Maintaining the Quarter end process providing data for international segmentation, IBNR calculation and international reserving processes. Delivery of all required reports to Reserving Actuaries on a monthly/quarterly basis. Provides International premiums and losses data for UK/EU regulatory reporting and statutory processes. Provides support to actuaries for ad hoc data requests. Supports audits across all actuarial system processes. Responsible for fostering and maintenance of relationships with business and IT partners. Ensure that all solutions adhere to AIG standards for security. Document enhancements and improve existing documentation of actuarial processes Involvement in transitioning data and systems from Mainframe to Snowflake Involvement in converting SAS programs to Python/R What you'll need to succeed: 5+ years Data Engineering experience Good experience in Data Application management Experience in Mainframe technologies - COBOL, JCL, TSO, ISPF, ENDEVOR, SDSF, JMR, IBM File Manager SAS programming skills SQL experience Experience of Oracle, PowerBI, Snowflake, JAVA, Microsoft technologies desirable R and Python experience desirable Experience in developing and productionizing complex data engineering solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to work under challenging production situations fulfilling tight deadlines and budget constraints. Ability to work with large vendor teams across multiple geographies. Experience in providing technical expertise and project leadership by conducting industry and market research and making recommendations regarding current and new domain knowledge and related technologies. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to use Rally to track user stories. Ability to work independently and actively seek to improve the actuarial processes At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike. Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family. Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us - across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become. Welcome to a culture of inclusion We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations. AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to . Functional Area: DT - Data AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Service Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd
Client-Side Project Manager / Major Projects Delivery Consultant - East Midlands Local Authority Your new company A forward-thinking and commercially astute Local Authority who are based in the East Midlands are seeking to appoint a Client-Side Project Manager to join their team. The Council is open to considering long-term interim or permanent for this particular position. Working within the Corporate Property Team, you will work as part of a collaborative and close-knit team whilst having full autonomy over your own major projects from day one. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver major project schemes across the region. A key project which you will be tasked with delivering will involve the regeneration and development of a historic Town Centre which will include residential, retail and marketplace. Your new role Leading on the delivery of a portfolio of complex, high priority, high profile, multi-million pound regeneration capital projects including Town Centre Regeneration.Assisting in due diligence work ahead of site acquisition.Establish, set up and review project critical path and programme using appropriate software.Draw up specifications for projects (in consultation with end users).Contract review for projects: confidence in a number of different contract types, including JCT.Undertaking tenders for project work in line with the Council's procurement rules.Attend meetings on projects and provide technical support to colleagues where required.Prepare and review reports and make recommendations to advance projects.Report writing to show progress and request authority from Senior Leadership Team and members.Capital budget monitoring and reporting duties as required.Manage project teams of mixed discipline specialists in order to ensure all project dependencies/ outcomes are met.Providing a technical review of all aspects of the project.Identifying and securing the most appropriate funding and investment package(s) to deliver the identified projects and associated returns, working with colleagues within planning, finance, legal, and corporate property.Preparation of business cases for projects, including financial analysis & appraisalsTo identify, procure, appoint and manage external contractors, agents and consultants across the range of disciplines required for project development and delivery.If required, supporting preparation of bids for external fundingBuilding and maintaining strategic and local relationships across a range of key stakeholdersInfluencing and facilitating third-party developments by offering advice and critical guidance to achieve optimum regeneration results for the Council's wider objectives What you'll need to succeed Qualifications: Degree qualified in a property/construction related subject. A chartered professional, ideally MRICS, MCIOB, CEng (or equivalent). Experience: Development and Delivery from a client-side or consultancy background. Management of multiple large scale and complex projects at one time. Thorough knowledge of the construction process from inception through to completion and handover Construction technical knowledge is essential. Knowledge of funding packages and investment delivery methods for projects. Experience working for a Local Council in a similar role is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You will have the opportunity to work on some exciting and impactful projects which will benefit communities for years to come and help to increase footfall in the town centre. You will be compensated with a fantastic rate of pay (temporary or permanent considered) and will work within a collaborative team. From day one, you will be given full autonomy over several significant projects. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Jul 01, 2025
Seasonal
Client-Side Project Manager / Major Projects Delivery Consultant - East Midlands Local Authority Your new company A forward-thinking and commercially astute Local Authority who are based in the East Midlands are seeking to appoint a Client-Side Project Manager to join their team. The Council is open to considering long-term interim or permanent for this particular position. Working within the Corporate Property Team, you will work as part of a collaborative and close-knit team whilst having full autonomy over your own major projects from day one. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver major project schemes across the region. A key project which you will be tasked with delivering will involve the regeneration and development of a historic Town Centre which will include residential, retail and marketplace. Your new role Leading on the delivery of a portfolio of complex, high priority, high profile, multi-million pound regeneration capital projects including Town Centre Regeneration.Assisting in due diligence work ahead of site acquisition.Establish, set up and review project critical path and programme using appropriate software.Draw up specifications for projects (in consultation with end users).Contract review for projects: confidence in a number of different contract types, including JCT.Undertaking tenders for project work in line with the Council's procurement rules.Attend meetings on projects and provide technical support to colleagues where required.Prepare and review reports and make recommendations to advance projects.Report writing to show progress and request authority from Senior Leadership Team and members.Capital budget monitoring and reporting duties as required.Manage project teams of mixed discipline specialists in order to ensure all project dependencies/ outcomes are met.Providing a technical review of all aspects of the project.Identifying and securing the most appropriate funding and investment package(s) to deliver the identified projects and associated returns, working with colleagues within planning, finance, legal, and corporate property.Preparation of business cases for projects, including financial analysis & appraisalsTo identify, procure, appoint and manage external contractors, agents and consultants across the range of disciplines required for project development and delivery.If required, supporting preparation of bids for external fundingBuilding and maintaining strategic and local relationships across a range of key stakeholdersInfluencing and facilitating third-party developments by offering advice and critical guidance to achieve optimum regeneration results for the Council's wider objectives What you'll need to succeed Qualifications: Degree qualified in a property/construction related subject. A chartered professional, ideally MRICS, MCIOB, CEng (or equivalent). Experience: Development and Delivery from a client-side or consultancy background. Management of multiple large scale and complex projects at one time. Thorough knowledge of the construction process from inception through to completion and handover Construction technical knowledge is essential. Knowledge of funding packages and investment delivery methods for projects. Experience working for a Local Council in a similar role is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You will have the opportunity to work on some exciting and impactful projects which will benefit communities for years to come and help to increase footfall in the town centre. You will be compensated with a fantastic rate of pay (temporary or permanent considered) and will work within a collaborative team. From day one, you will be given full autonomy over several significant projects. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role The Energy Proposals Team plays a crucial role in positioning the company to win profitable business and drive growth in the Energy sector. This team is responsible for managing work-winning activities from the initial capture phase through to the final conversion phase of the WSP Winning Work lifecycle. Our Energy Proposals Team is not just about winning bids; it's about making a real impact. We have an enviable and market-leading bids and proposals community that is recognised for its excellence and innovation. By joining us, you will be part of a team that drives growth and positions WSP as a leader in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities and the environment, making a positive difference both locally and globally. As a Proposals Manager you will work closely with our Energy business to develop tailored solutions for our clients in the regulated and private sectors. Our people lead the capture and management of bids, produce high-quality written content, and ensure that the appropriate bid governance and review processes are followed. The team collaborates with technical and project leaders, liaises with clients and partners, and manages the development of compelling proposals. The Energy Proposals Team is integral to WSP's success, ensuring that the company remains competitive and continues to secure projects across the Energy sector. Through the projects we win, we are supporting the drive to net zero across the energy sector. You will join a team of bid professionals who work in an open and supportive manner, participating in development opportunities across the business What sorts of things will your typical working day include: You will lead, drive and implement opportunities through a structured, robust work winning and governance process against agreed timescales. You will manage and facilitate the delivery of all or parts of Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualifications and Proposals including proposal kick off, winning and review meetings. You will manage interfaces with the proposals team, multi-disciplinary engineering teams, other UK/global business streams, external clients and partner organisations. You will manage multiple bids concurrently, dependent on size and complexity. You will facilitate defining bid strategy, win themes and storyboards and developing value propositions. You will write and support impactful, tailored, technically differentiated bid content. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Qualifications: Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role. Commitment to achieving APMP Foundation as a minimum. Skills: Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills. Robust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and quality, supported by commercial acumen. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders. An IT focus with an accurate and proficient working knowledge in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Microsoft Project would be advantageous. Experience: Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in engineering and construction. Previous experience in a bidding role, with a demonstrable record of success in winning bids. Thorough understanding of public sector procurement processes. Experience in producing tenders in the markets that WSP operates in. Attributes: A proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions, acting as a team player and using your influencing and collaborative skills to great effect. A passion for quality with a focus on delivery with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise. A drive to support the culture of openness and knowledge sharing across the team including a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and understand, plan, and manage associated workflows. Flexibility to meet demanding proposal deadlines. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role The Energy Proposals Team plays a crucial role in positioning the company to win profitable business and drive growth in the Energy sector. This team is responsible for managing work-winning activities from the initial capture phase through to the final conversion phase of the WSP Winning Work lifecycle. Our Energy Proposals Team is not just about winning bids; it's about making a real impact. We have an enviable and market-leading bids and proposals community that is recognised for its excellence and innovation. By joining us, you will be part of a team that drives growth and positions WSP as a leader in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that shape communities and the environment, making a positive difference both locally and globally. As a Proposals Manager you will work closely with our Energy business to develop tailored solutions for our clients in the regulated and private sectors. Our people lead the capture and management of bids, produce high-quality written content, and ensure that the appropriate bid governance and review processes are followed. The team collaborates with technical and project leaders, liaises with clients and partners, and manages the development of compelling proposals. The Energy Proposals Team is integral to WSP's success, ensuring that the company remains competitive and continues to secure projects across the Energy sector. Through the projects we win, we are supporting the drive to net zero across the energy sector. You will join a team of bid professionals who work in an open and supportive manner, participating in development opportunities across the business What sorts of things will your typical working day include: You will lead, drive and implement opportunities through a structured, robust work winning and governance process against agreed timescales. You will manage and facilitate the delivery of all or parts of Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualifications and Proposals including proposal kick off, winning and review meetings. You will manage interfaces with the proposals team, multi-disciplinary engineering teams, other UK/global business streams, external clients and partner organisations. You will manage multiple bids concurrently, dependent on size and complexity. You will facilitate defining bid strategy, win themes and storyboards and developing value propositions. You will write and support impactful, tailored, technically differentiated bid content. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Qualifications: Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role. Commitment to achieving APMP Foundation as a minimum. Skills: Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills. Robust project management skills with a meticulous approach to detail and quality, supported by commercial acumen. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders. An IT focus with an accurate and proficient working knowledge in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Microsoft Project would be advantageous. Experience: Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in engineering and construction. Previous experience in a bidding role, with a demonstrable record of success in winning bids. Thorough understanding of public sector procurement processes. Experience in producing tenders in the markets that WSP operates in. Attributes: A proactive approach, using initiative and taking responsibility for own actions, acting as a team player and using your influencing and collaborative skills to great effect. A passion for quality with a focus on delivery with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise. A drive to support the culture of openness and knowledge sharing across the team including a culture of continuous improvement. Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and understand, plan, and manage associated workflows. Flexibility to meet demanding proposal deadlines. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
