Our client is a major international professional services firm providing legal, corporate, and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, and investment fund managers. They operate across multiple jurisdictions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, delivering solutions that span corporate governance, compliance, and operational excellence. The Vice President of Operations will lead and oversee corporate services data processes, change management, and automation initiatives, working closely with senior leadership to implement strategies that enhance internal operations and improve efficiency for both teams and clients. This is a highly visible, strategic role with direct impact on operational excellence and client service delivery across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for corporate services projects across multiple locations, including Cayman, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Monitor and respond to regulatory requests, exception reporting, and ongoing change management reviews. Collaborate with IT and Data Governance teams to automate system processes and optimise technology use. Ensure internal data integrity, compliance with policies, and adherence to quality assurance standards. Develop frameworks to manage client requests for automation and data sharing. Lead training initiatives, including Microsoft Excel and system processes, for corporate administration teams. Support delivery of excellent client service and resolution of escalated issues in line with business needs. Identify and implement workflow improvements, leveraging best practices across jurisdictions. Monitor key operational metrics and provide feedback to stakeholders on system utilisation and efficiency. Stay up-to-date with legislative and regulatory changes and incorporate these into operational strategies. Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives, including ad hoc projects as required. Qualifications & Experience Professional qualification or degree in business, law, or finance. Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in a similar operational or corporate services role. Proven track record in change management, risk oversight, and fostering high-performance cultures. Strong organisational, analytical, and decision-making skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Knowledge of Cayman Islands laws and regulations is preferred. Strategic thinker with the ability to assess the impact of operational decisions on the wider firm. Why Apply? Opportunity to take a strategic leadership role in a globally recognised professional services firm. Work across multiple international jurisdictions and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Lead initiatives that directly improve operational efficiency and client service delivery. Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team with significant exposure and career growth potential. Why the Cayman Islands? The Cayman Islands offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in one of the world's leading financial centres. With no income tax, an international business community, and access to global clients and complex structures, Cayman is a hub for professionals in legal, fiduciary, compliance, and operational risk functions. You'll enjoy world-class career exposure while living in a beautiful, safe, and vibrant environment. Benefits Salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications ranging between US$120,000 to US$155,000 Health insurance contributions included as part of the compensation package Pension contributions in line with local market standards Relocation support available for candidates moving from outside the Cayman Islands Opportunity to work in a global, forward-thinking professional services environment focused on operational excellence and innovation Confidentiality Statement: Quix Recruitment prioritises confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Our client is a major international professional services firm providing legal, corporate, and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, and investment fund managers. They operate across multiple jurisdictions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, delivering solutions that span corporate governance, compliance, and operational excellence. The Vice President of Operations will lead and oversee corporate services data processes, change management, and automation initiatives, working closely with senior leadership to implement strategies that enhance internal operations and improve efficiency for both teams and clients. This is a highly visible, strategic role with direct impact on operational excellence and client service delivery across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for corporate services projects across multiple locations, including Cayman, Dubai, and Hong Kong. Monitor and respond to regulatory requests, exception reporting, and ongoing change management reviews. Collaborate with IT and Data Governance teams to automate system processes and optimise technology use. Ensure internal data integrity, compliance with policies, and adherence to quality assurance standards. Develop frameworks to manage client requests for automation and data sharing. Lead training initiatives, including Microsoft Excel and system processes, for corporate administration teams. Support delivery of excellent client service and resolution of escalated issues in line with business needs. Identify and implement workflow improvements, leveraging best practices across jurisdictions. Monitor key operational metrics and provide feedback to stakeholders on system utilisation and efficiency. Stay up-to-date with legislative and regulatory changes and incorporate these into operational strategies. Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives, including ad hoc projects as required. Qualifications & Experience Professional qualification or degree in business, law, or finance. Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in a similar operational or corporate services role. Proven track record in change management, risk oversight, and fostering high-performance cultures. Strong organisational, analytical, and decision-making skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Knowledge of Cayman Islands laws and regulations is preferred. Strategic thinker with the ability to assess the impact of operational decisions on the wider firm. Why Apply? Opportunity to take a strategic leadership role in a globally recognised professional services firm. Work across multiple international jurisdictions and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Lead initiatives that directly improve operational efficiency and client service delivery. Be part of a dynamic, high-performing team with significant exposure and career growth potential. Why the Cayman Islands? The Cayman Islands offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in one of the world's leading financial centres. With no income tax, an international business community, and access to global clients and complex structures, Cayman is a hub for professionals in legal, fiduciary, compliance, and operational risk functions. You'll enjoy world-class career exposure while living in a beautiful, safe, and vibrant environment. Benefits Salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications ranging between US$120,000 to US$155,000 Health insurance contributions included as part of the compensation package Pension contributions in line with local market standards Relocation support available for candidates moving from outside the Cayman Islands Opportunity to work in a global, forward-thinking professional services environment focused on operational excellence and innovation Confidentiality Statement: Quix Recruitment prioritises confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. We understand the sensitivity of exploring new career opportunities while currently employed. Rest assured that when you apply through Quix Recruitment, your application is kept completely confidential from both your current employer and the hiring company. If we determine that you might be a good fit for the position, we will arrange a confidential call with you to discuss the opportunity in more depth. Only after obtaining your permission will we share your CV with the hiring company. Disclaimer: Please note that all personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose your information to any third parties.
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our IT team works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement technology solutions. As a Project Manager you will be accountable for leading the delivery of technical IT initiatives that support the organisation's strategic objectives. The Project Manager will manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining high standards of governance and stakeholder engagement. Main Responsibilities Work with the procurement team to agree contracts / Statements of Work for the provision of goods and services Engage with the Project Management Community of Practice to drive continuous improvement to process and practice Key Accountabilities Project Delivery - Accountable for the successful delivery of change projects to agreed time, cost and quality. Team Leadership - Lead cross functional resources and partners, driving collaboration and accountability. Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain strong relationship with key stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring effective communication of progress and issue resolution. Governance - Accountable for operating within the WHSmith ways of working and governance framework to maintain compliance to standards Change Management - Accountable for ensuring the change delivered if adopted into the organisation and creates minimal disruption to WHSmith. Risks and Issues Management - Proactively drive the team to identify and manage risks, dependencies and issues Quality Outcomes - Accountable for ensuring that deliverables meet the requirements an standards through effective testing and acceptance criteria. Service Management - Drives the transition of the project outcomes into Business as Usual, often across multiple functions to ensure business and service acceptance Budget and Financial Management- Accountable for the development project budgets and tracking / reforecasting through the life of the project. Always ensuring financial transparency. Technical Oversight - Accountable for ensuring that all solutions comply with the WHSmith architectural and security policies and standards Release Coordination - Own and develop robust rollback and recovery plans for all phases of the implementation What we are looking for: Experience and knowledge Excellent organisation skills, often juggling multiple priorities, and the ability to command respect from the existing team is imperative Analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements Facilitation to lead requirements gathering workshops Skills to work with the vast array of stakeholders and to manage/set expectations Domain knowledge; to have instant credibility with business unit colleagues and work effectively with them Skills/capabilities Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience managing complex IT projects (infrastructure refresh, data or cloud implementations) Experience of managing projects through the entire lifecycle Familiar with ITIL / Service Management processes and frameworks Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components (storage devices, virtualisation, cloud, network and end point management). Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2, AgilePM) is desirable Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid approaches) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience of working in matrix and multi-vendor environments Behaviours Establishes and maintains constructive and collaborative relationships with all business areas Proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives Continuously and proactively improves the quality of service delivered to all customers (external & internal) and business partners Respects individual's views and positively contributes to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel Behaves consistently and with integrity at all times, realising everyone's potential to get the best possible result How we reward our teams: Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office 4pm Friday Finish Flexible Working 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday Family Friendly Leave Competitive Pension Contribution Sharesave Scheme Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance Competitive Salary and Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Staff Discount Card for stores and online About us: WHSmith have occupied our place in our customers' hearts for over two decades. You'll find our stores and our family of brands in airports, hospitals, railway stations, on high streets and in shopping centres - as well as right across the world! We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve. WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our IT team works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement technology solutions. As a Project Manager you will be accountable for leading the delivery of technical IT initiatives that support the organisation's strategic objectives. The Project Manager will manage cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining high standards of governance and stakeholder engagement. Main Responsibilities Work with the procurement team to agree contracts / Statements of Work for the provision of goods and services Engage with the Project Management Community of Practice to drive continuous improvement to process and practice Key Accountabilities Project Delivery - Accountable for the successful delivery of change projects to agreed time, cost and quality. Team Leadership - Lead cross functional resources and partners, driving collaboration and accountability. Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain strong relationship with key stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring effective communication of progress and issue resolution. Governance - Accountable for operating within the WHSmith ways of working and governance framework to maintain compliance to standards Change Management - Accountable for ensuring the change delivered if adopted into the organisation and creates minimal disruption to WHSmith. Risks and Issues Management - Proactively drive the team to identify and manage risks, dependencies and issues Quality Outcomes - Accountable for ensuring that deliverables meet the requirements an standards through effective testing and acceptance criteria. Service Management - Drives the transition of the project outcomes into Business as Usual, often across multiple functions to ensure business and service acceptance Budget and Financial Management- Accountable for the development project budgets and tracking / reforecasting through the life of the project. Always ensuring financial transparency. Technical Oversight - Accountable for ensuring that all solutions comply with the WHSmith architectural and security policies and standards Release Coordination - Own and develop robust rollback and recovery plans for all phases of the implementation What we are looking for: Experience and knowledge Excellent organisation skills, often juggling multiple priorities, and the ability to command respect from the existing team is imperative Analytical skills to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements Facilitation to lead requirements gathering workshops Skills to work with the vast array of stakeholders and to manage/set expectations Domain knowledge; to have instant credibility with business unit colleagues and work effectively with them Skills/capabilities Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience managing complex IT projects (infrastructure refresh, data or cloud implementations) Experience of managing projects through the entire lifecycle Familiar with ITIL / Service Management processes and frameworks Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components (storage devices, virtualisation, cloud, network and end point management). Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2, AgilePM) is desirable Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid approaches) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience of working in matrix and multi-vendor environments Behaviours Establishes and maintains constructive and collaborative relationships with all business areas Proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives Continuously and proactively improves the quality of service delivered to all customers (external & internal) and business partners Respects individual's views and positively contributes to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel Behaves consistently and with integrity at all times, realising everyone's potential to get the best possible result How we reward our teams: Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office 4pm Friday Finish Flexible Working 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday Family Friendly Leave Competitive Pension Contribution Sharesave Scheme Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance Competitive Salary and Car Allowance Private Medical Insurance Staff Discount Card for stores and online About us: WHSmith have occupied our place in our customers' hearts for over two decades. You'll find our stores and our family of brands in airports, hospitals, railway stations, on high streets and in shopping centres - as well as right across the world! We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve. WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
AWS Cloud Engineer Application Deadline: 14 December 2025 Department: Data & Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Reporting To: Vivek Tuluva Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year Description At UK Biobank, we're modernising the systems and cloud platforms that underpin world leading research. Our technology teams are driving a large scale transformation programme that will shape the future of how researchers across the globe access, analyse, and discover insights from one of the richest biomedical datasets in existence. This is your opportunity to join a team delivering a cloud transformation project, where automation, innovation, and security are at the heart of everything we build. Working within our Data & Technology function, you'll help design, develop, and enhance an AWS environment that supports mission critical services for an international research community. Can you do it? Reporting to the Cloud Infrastructure Lead, you'll play a key role in developing, maintaining, and scaling UK Biobank's AWS platform. This environment hosts a diverse range of applications and services and sits at the centre of a major organisational transformation. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, cloud specialists, information security professionals, and development teams to support service migrations, deploy new features, and continuously improve performance, automation, and resilience. This green field cloud programme gives you the chance to influence future architecture, embed best practice security, and shape the direction of a platform used to support world leading research. You will be responsible for: Working with the Cloud Infrastructure Lead to develop and maintain UK Biobank's AWS environment Providing expert advice and assistance with the deployment of AWS technologies Working with development teams to build, deploy, and maintain AWS services such as standard compute, serverless compute, storage, databases, containers, and networking Working with the Head of Information Security to implement and maintain security measures that safeguard the AWS environment and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UK Biobank services and data Ensuring systems and services are configured to log event data correctly and securely, and that the data are copied to the organisation's SIEM solution for analysis Is this 'you'? To be successful, you will have: Strong knowledge and experience of AWS core services, including but not limited to Control Tower, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, SES, Lambda, Route 53, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch Knowledge and experience of Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform Strong knowledge and experience of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect Knowledge and experience of AWS Security Hub, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, Network & Web Application Firewalls, and Shield Knowledge and experience of IAM and IAM identity centre, as well as MS Entra ID (MS Azure Active Directory) as an IdP for SSO To find out more about the team please visit: Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3 days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026). Occasional travel will be required to Oxford, London, and Imaging Centres. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. Your Wellbeing Matters to Us We're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work life balance - right from day one. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team: ️ 26 Days' Annual Leave - Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service. Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year. Birthday Leave - Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday. USS Pension Scheme - Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan. Healthcare Cash Plan - Claim back costs for everyday health expenses. Enhanced Family Leave - Available from day one for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on a new bike and accessories. Season Ticket Loan - Interest free loan to help with commuting costs. Professional Subscriptions - Reimbursement where applicable. Learning budget - Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth. ️ Free On Site Gym - Stay active with access to our gym facilities. ️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches - Enjoy healthy meals at reduced prices. Free Car Parking - On site parking available for staff. ️ Employee Discounts Portal - Access to savings across retail, travel, and more. Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support for personal and work related issues. Annual Flu Vaccination - Stay protected with free flu jabs. ️ Life Assurance Cover - Financial protection for your loved ones. Hybrid The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
AWS Cloud Engineer Application Deadline: 14 December 2025 Department: Data & Technology Employment Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle Reporting To: Vivek Tuluva Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year Description At UK Biobank, we're modernising the systems and cloud platforms that underpin world leading research. Our technology teams are driving a large scale transformation programme that will shape the future of how researchers across the globe access, analyse, and discover insights from one of the richest biomedical datasets in existence. This is your opportunity to join a team delivering a cloud transformation project, where automation, innovation, and security are at the heart of everything we build. Working within our Data & Technology function, you'll help design, develop, and enhance an AWS environment that supports mission critical services for an international research community. Can you do it? Reporting to the Cloud Infrastructure Lead, you'll play a key role in developing, maintaining, and scaling UK Biobank's AWS platform. This environment hosts a diverse range of applications and services and sits at the centre of a major organisational transformation. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, cloud specialists, information security professionals, and development teams to support service migrations, deploy new features, and continuously improve performance, automation, and resilience. This green field cloud programme gives you the chance to influence future architecture, embed best practice security, and shape the direction of a platform used to support world leading research. You will be responsible for: Working with the Cloud Infrastructure Lead to develop and maintain UK Biobank's AWS environment Providing expert advice and assistance with the deployment of AWS technologies Working with development teams to build, deploy, and maintain AWS services such as standard compute, serverless compute, storage, databases, containers, and networking Working with the Head of Information Security to implement and maintain security measures that safeguard the AWS environment and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of UK Biobank services and data Ensuring systems and services are configured to log event data correctly and securely, and that the data are copied to the organisation's SIEM solution for analysis Is this 'you'? To be successful, you will have: Strong knowledge and experience of AWS core services, including but not limited to Control Tower, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, SES, Lambda, Route 53, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch Knowledge and experience of Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform Strong knowledge and experience of AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect Knowledge and experience of AWS Security Hub, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Inspector, Network & Web Application Firewalls, and Shield Knowledge and experience of IAM and IAM identity centre, as well as MS Entra ID (MS Azure Active Directory) as an IdP for SSO To find out more about the team please visit: Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3 days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026). Occasional travel will be required to Oxford, London, and Imaging Centres. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. Your Wellbeing Matters to Us We're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work life balance - right from day one. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team: ️ 26 Days' Annual Leave - Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service. Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year. Birthday Leave - Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday. USS Pension Scheme - Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan. Healthcare Cash Plan - Claim back costs for everyday health expenses. Enhanced Family Leave - Available from day one for maternity, paternity, and adoption. Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on a new bike and accessories. Season Ticket Loan - Interest free loan to help with commuting costs. Professional Subscriptions - Reimbursement where applicable. Learning budget - Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth. ️ Free On Site Gym - Stay active with access to our gym facilities. ️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches - Enjoy healthy meals at reduced prices. Free Car Parking - On site parking available for staff. ️ Employee Discounts Portal - Access to savings across retail, travel, and more. Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support for personal and work related issues. Annual Flu Vaccination - Stay protected with free flu jabs. ️ Life Assurance Cover - Financial protection for your loved ones. Hybrid The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
About VIRTUS VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK's fastest growing data centre provider which owns, designs, builds and operates the country's most efficient and flexible data centres. Our mission - consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers - people with positive attitudes, who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business. We value individual endeavour and initiative, encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS' greatest strength. About the Role As a Cluster Technical Manager, you will act as the senior technical authority within your designated site cluster, supporting the delivery of operational excellence and technical operational leadership. You will mentor technical teams, ensure consistency and standardisation in critical operations, and drive risk mitigation across all operational activities in the data centre environment. Key Responsibilities Health and Safety Leadership Champion a culture of safety across all sites ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP). Technical Leadership & Expertise Manage and support site-level technical teams, ensuring consistent delivery of engineering services, maintenance and infrastructure reliability. Apply deep technical expertise in Electrical and Mechanical systems in a live critical environment including capacity management. Customer focused addressing customer queries and lead customer or investor technical audits. Lead site teams when resolving complex issues and safe delivery of high-risk activities (e.g., DNO outages, customer deployments and lifecycle replacements/capacity upgrades). Represent VIRTUS in technical meetings including Commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing and Root Cause Analysis. Identify and implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Monitoring performance metrics and driving continuous improvement. Review and approve procedures, driving quality and consistency across clusters and wider business. Operational Excellence Champion a zero-downtime culture by leading on risk mitigation and resilience planning. Collaborate with DCO team to plan and execute high-risk works. Provide oversight and technical signoff for high risk preventative maintenance and incident resolution. Demonstrate all the VIRTUS values: Operational Excellence, Helpfulness, Care, Reliability, Dedication and Pride. Evaluate 3rd party vendors for competency and performance. Ensure safe, high quality delivery of third party work through consistent monitoring and feedback. Support technical reviews of RAMS and vendor reports. Process Governance & Compliance Ensure site procedures align with VIRTUS best practices, operational standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO standards, Health & Safety). Support GDPR and quality control standards by maintaining documentation accuracy across the cluster. Promote standardisation of technical processes across all sites in the cluster. Team Mentorship & Collaboration Inspire, develop, lead and mentor Technical Managers (TMs) and Technical Shift Managers (TSMs). Foster a collaborative and knowledge sharing environment. Support cluster wide communication alignment with business goals and initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals. Incident Management & Business Continuity Act as technical lead during site incidents, providing accurate real time updates and post incident analysis. Drive root cause investigations, incident reviews and resolution tracking. Collaborate with site teams for business continuity planning and execution. Project & Change Management Provide input and technical oversight for Capex projects, customer installations and site upgrades. Lead and co ordinate technical activities across the cluster, from planning through execution, ensuring targets are met in line with budget and scope. Drive delivery of technical activity key milestones while ensuring 100% uptime and customer SLA compliance. Ensure timely updates to maintenance and project planning tools. Key Traits & Competencies Strong focus on Health & Safety. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Proven Leadership and team development skills. Excellent Project Management capabilities. Strategic mindset with a drive for Energy and Cost Efficiency. Highly Results Oriented with a bias for action. Effective communicator and collaborator. Qualifications & Experience Electrical or Mechanical qualification preferably to Degree level. Minimum 5 years of experience in technical operations or engineering leadership role. Experience managing multi site operations is highly desirable. Certifications in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH) preferred. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus. Membership of professional body e.g. IEE, IET, The Institute of Mechanical Engineers, CIBSE preferred.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
About VIRTUS VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK's fastest growing data centre provider which owns, designs, builds and operates the country's most efficient and flexible data centres. Our mission - consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative, high quality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers - people with positive attitudes, who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business. We value individual endeavour and initiative, encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS' greatest strength. About the Role As a Cluster Technical Manager, you will act as the senior technical authority within your designated site cluster, supporting the delivery of operational excellence and technical operational leadership. You will mentor technical teams, ensure consistency and standardisation in critical operations, and drive risk mitigation across all operational activities in the data centre environment. Key Responsibilities Health and Safety Leadership Champion a culture of safety across all sites ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP). Technical Leadership & Expertise Manage and support site-level technical teams, ensuring consistent delivery of engineering services, maintenance and infrastructure reliability. Apply deep technical expertise in Electrical and Mechanical systems in a live critical environment including capacity management. Customer focused addressing customer queries and lead customer or investor technical audits. Lead site teams when resolving complex issues and safe delivery of high-risk activities (e.g., DNO outages, customer deployments and lifecycle replacements/capacity upgrades). Represent VIRTUS in technical meetings including Commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing and Root Cause Analysis. Identify and implement initiatives to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Monitoring performance metrics and driving continuous improvement. Review and approve procedures, driving quality and consistency across clusters and wider business. Operational Excellence Champion a zero-downtime culture by leading on risk mitigation and resilience planning. Collaborate with DCO team to plan and execute high-risk works. Provide oversight and technical signoff for high risk preventative maintenance and incident resolution. Demonstrate all the VIRTUS values: Operational Excellence, Helpfulness, Care, Reliability, Dedication and Pride. Evaluate 3rd party vendors for competency and performance. Ensure safe, high quality delivery of third party work through consistent monitoring and feedback. Support technical reviews of RAMS and vendor reports. Process Governance & Compliance Ensure site procedures align with VIRTUS best practices, operational standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO standards, Health & Safety). Support GDPR and quality control standards by maintaining documentation accuracy across the cluster. Promote standardisation of technical processes across all sites in the cluster. Team Mentorship & Collaboration Inspire, develop, lead and mentor Technical Managers (TMs) and Technical Shift Managers (TSMs). Foster a collaborative and knowledge sharing environment. Support cluster wide communication alignment with business goals and initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals. Incident Management & Business Continuity Act as technical lead during site incidents, providing accurate real time updates and post incident analysis. Drive root cause investigations, incident reviews and resolution tracking. Collaborate with site teams for business continuity planning and execution. Project & Change Management Provide input and technical oversight for Capex projects, customer installations and site upgrades. Lead and co ordinate technical activities across the cluster, from planning through execution, ensuring targets are met in line with budget and scope. Drive delivery of technical activity key milestones while ensuring 100% uptime and customer SLA compliance. Ensure timely updates to maintenance and project planning tools. Key Traits & Competencies Strong focus on Health & Safety. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Proven Leadership and team development skills. Excellent Project Management capabilities. Strategic mindset with a drive for Energy and Cost Efficiency. Highly Results Oriented with a bias for action. Effective communicator and collaborator. Qualifications & Experience Electrical or Mechanical qualification preferably to Degree level. Minimum 5 years of experience in technical operations or engineering leadership role. Experience managing multi site operations is highly desirable. Certifications in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH) preferred. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus. Membership of professional body e.g. IEE, IET, The Institute of Mechanical Engineers, CIBSE preferred.
Clinisys is a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions and expertise designed to redefine the modern laboratory, across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. Millions of diagnostic results and data insights are generated every day using Clinisys' platform and cloud-based solutions in over 4,000 laboratories across 39 countries. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, and Woking, England, Clinisys' mission is to enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic workflows in any laboratory or testing environment and keep citizens and communities healthier and safer. Clinisys has built an unrivalled reputation for deploying complex diagnostic networks and academic centres - and is the only provider to repetitively deliver to all disciplines end-to-end - at scale. Fostering healthier communities. Role Description Deployment of the Clinisys WinPath Enterprise solution, comprising of various Oracle databases including WinPath, PathManager and CyberLab applications. To work within the Delivery environment organising and overseeing all customer-based IT implementations, developing quality processes and documentation for installation to satisfy the customer and business requirements. Working closely with the Service Desk and development teams to solve customer Oracle issues as required and to lead in customer database upgrades and sizing. To partake in the out of hours on-call rota. To keep abreast of Oracle products and functionality. To work with and support Technical Sales, Sales and Bids when required to ensure accurate and timely quotations and technical specifications. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills; able to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences. Highly motivated, capable of working independently or in a team. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable to changing demands; able to perform under tight deadlines. Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills. Quick learner with ability to retain and apply business processes. Technical proficiency in: Oracle Database Server: design, administration, performance tuning. PL/SQL, command-line scripting, TOAD/SQL Developer. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint). Awareness of ITIL and Project Management methodologies. Required Experience & Education 5+ years in Oracle database administration and design, ideally in a software solutions environment. High availability solutions (Oracle RAC, CRS, Data Guard). RMAN backups/recovery, import/export, Data Pump. Performance tuning on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. Cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure. Skilled in SQL, PL/SQL, shell scripting, and batch programs. Oracle Certified Professional (minimum: Oracle Certified Administrator). Degree educated or equivalent. Experience in UK/Ireland health sectors is advantageous. This role requires a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and the ability to leverage them to improve processes and outcomes. A core understanding of AI concepts is required and must be able to demonstrate the use of AI tools in a professional setting. Onboarding As part of our onboarding process, all new employees will be required to attend / travel to the office on their first day of employment. This requirement is essential for onboarding activities, including the identity verification, completion of necessary documentation, receiving your IT equipment, introductions to key team members, and orientation to Clinisys policies and procedures.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Clinisys is a global provider of intelligent diagnostic informatics solutions and expertise designed to redefine the modern laboratory, across healthcare, life sciences, and public health. Millions of diagnostic results and data insights are generated every day using Clinisys' platform and cloud-based solutions in over 4,000 laboratories across 39 countries. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, and Woking, England, Clinisys' mission is to enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic workflows in any laboratory or testing environment and keep citizens and communities healthier and safer. Clinisys has built an unrivalled reputation for deploying complex diagnostic networks and academic centres - and is the only provider to repetitively deliver to all disciplines end-to-end - at scale. Fostering healthier communities. Role Description Deployment of the Clinisys WinPath Enterprise solution, comprising of various Oracle databases including WinPath, PathManager and CyberLab applications. To work within the Delivery environment organising and overseeing all customer-based IT implementations, developing quality processes and documentation for installation to satisfy the customer and business requirements. Working closely with the Service Desk and development teams to solve customer Oracle issues as required and to lead in customer database upgrades and sizing. To partake in the out of hours on-call rota. To keep abreast of Oracle products and functionality. To work with and support Technical Sales, Sales and Bids when required to ensure accurate and timely quotations and technical specifications. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent communication skills; able to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences. Highly motivated, capable of working independently or in a team. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable to changing demands; able to perform under tight deadlines. Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills. Quick learner with ability to retain and apply business processes. Technical proficiency in: Oracle Database Server: design, administration, performance tuning. PL/SQL, command-line scripting, TOAD/SQL Developer. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint). Awareness of ITIL and Project Management methodologies. Required Experience & Education 5+ years in Oracle database administration and design, ideally in a software solutions environment. High availability solutions (Oracle RAC, CRS, Data Guard). RMAN backups/recovery, import/export, Data Pump. Performance tuning on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. Cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure. Skilled in SQL, PL/SQL, shell scripting, and batch programs. Oracle Certified Professional (minimum: Oracle Certified Administrator). Degree educated or equivalent. Experience in UK/Ireland health sectors is advantageous. This role requires a working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and the ability to leverage them to improve processes and outcomes. A core understanding of AI concepts is required and must be able to demonstrate the use of AI tools in a professional setting. Onboarding As part of our onboarding process, all new employees will be required to attend / travel to the office on their first day of employment. This requirement is essential for onboarding activities, including the identity verification, completion of necessary documentation, receiving your IT equipment, introductions to key team members, and orientation to Clinisys policies and procedures.
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver solutions using a wide array of technology including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Chesterfield. The Lead Engineer will: Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time scale targets. Be a committed and enthusiastic team member. Must be pro active, and able to allocate tasks among team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues. Work co operatively with the Project Manager and engineering team to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle. Key Activities Overall technical and engineering team leadership Work closely with and support the Project Manager in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope management Ensure project technical and quality requirements are met Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures Detailed task and procurement list development and leadership Allocate tasks to the engineering team and monitor progress Identification of project opportunities and variations Support the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issues Support the Project Manager in the project delivery strategy development and planning Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Lead Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Central involvement in sales to projects hand over process Assist the Project Manager in the development of the project Quality plan Assist the Project Manager in the development and ongoing updates of task & procurement lists Peer review documents created by the project team or other teams Act as the main contact/client interface for the project and deputise for the Project Manager where required Undertake or manage site surveys as required Develop FDS - with the project team as necessary Develop DDS - with the project team as necessary Develop Test Specification & design testing methodology with the team Develop or manage development of project modules. (Modules as identified in the design - PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, communication drivers, etc.) Undertake & record ongoing engineering reviews throughout the project Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation) Develop O & M documentation - with input from project team as necessary Lead or manage full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installation Undertake or manage observations, variation and reworks Undertake or manage site installation & commissioning Experience & Qualifications The following experience is essential: Detailed experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on site commissioning is essential Development & delivery of detailed design documentation Hands on delivery experience of PLC and SCADA systems A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions. A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration Experience of some or all of the following is desirable: PLC and SCADA experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA or Ignition MQTT & IOT Systems Historians Database Implementation and Management Ethernet Network design and configuration IT hardware & Software Virtualised platforms such as VMware & ESXi OT Cyber Security Functional Safety If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact .
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver solutions using a wide array of technology including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Chesterfield. The Lead Engineer will: Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time scale targets. Be a committed and enthusiastic team member. Must be pro active, and able to allocate tasks among team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues. Work co operatively with the Project Manager and engineering team to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle. Key Activities Overall technical and engineering team leadership Work closely with and support the Project Manager in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope management Ensure project technical and quality requirements are met Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures Detailed task and procurement list development and leadership Allocate tasks to the engineering team and monitor progress Identification of project opportunities and variations Support the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issues Support the Project Manager in the project delivery strategy development and planning Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Lead Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Central involvement in sales to projects hand over process Assist the Project Manager in the development of the project Quality plan Assist the Project Manager in the development and ongoing updates of task & procurement lists Peer review documents created by the project team or other teams Act as the main contact/client interface for the project and deputise for the Project Manager where required Undertake or manage site surveys as required Develop FDS - with the project team as necessary Develop DDS - with the project team as necessary Develop Test Specification & design testing methodology with the team Develop or manage development of project modules. (Modules as identified in the design - PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, communication drivers, etc.) Undertake & record ongoing engineering reviews throughout the project Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation) Develop O & M documentation - with input from project team as necessary Lead or manage full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installation Undertake or manage observations, variation and reworks Undertake or manage site installation & commissioning Experience & Qualifications The following experience is essential: Detailed experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on site commissioning is essential Development & delivery of detailed design documentation Hands on delivery experience of PLC and SCADA systems A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions. A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration Experience of some or all of the following is desirable: PLC and SCADA experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA or Ignition MQTT & IOT Systems Historians Database Implementation and Management Ethernet Network design and configuration IT hardware & Software Virtualised platforms such as VMware & ESXi OT Cyber Security Functional Safety If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact .
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a world-renowned cancer centre,are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Developer to apply their expertise to lead and support digital automation. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions to enhance business efficiency and productivity across the trust, using our UiPath technology amongst other tools. This will involve close working with process experts and business analysts as well as developing an understanding of the work colleagues do and then being able to translate that into steps for a robot to complete. Every hour saved by your work will enable our hard-working staff across the organisation to do even more to help patients. Our culture is very mission-focused, driven by the following characteristics that underpin our success: We are professional. We are patient/customer focused. We have pride in ourselves, Digital Services, and The Christie. We work as a team. We are inclusive. Your strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with your experience in software development and digital automation, will enable you to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and contribute to delivering real value in terms of time returned to colleagues around the trust. You will bring experience of software development practices, where time will be given to ensure you adapt quickly and effectively to our technology. Main duties of the job You will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that help teams focus on patient care by reducing manual processes. Key responsibilities include: Building and implementing automations using UiPath, Python, and other suitable technologies, following best practices and quality standards. Analysing requirements, designing processes, and creating automation solutions from concept to delivery. Supporting the full RPA lifecycle: planning, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Collaborating with business analysts, IT, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Monitoring and optimising bot performance for reliability and scalability. Staying informed on RPA and UiPath developments, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Documenting technical specifications, processes, and best practices. Troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues. Ensuring compliance with NHS data protection, security, and governance standards. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimisation. Your work will directly improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and enhance patient experience across the Trust. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Duties Undertake development training on Automation software and best practice and continue to maintain relevance of knowledge for this system. Generate workflow and development specification documents defining the systems, data, and requirements of a digital process to be automated. Use these documents to develop automation workflow within Automation software, using the principles of software development lifecycle. Work with colleagues on the automation team and subject matter experts to develop acceptance testing and monitoring of automated workflows. Author and submit change control documents for approval via the change authorisation board. Monitor and maintain the system and individual automations, addressing errors. Assist the design and implementation of processes to involve SMEs/workflow owners in the automation lifecycle. Support the relationship with partner organisations and product manufacturers. Provide second-line support to automation system level problems, issues, and faults. Undertakes analysis and applies judgement within established procedures and under guidance from senior staff in relation to each issue that arises; accurately identifying the impact and severity before ensuring the implementation of appropriate timely resolutions. Administer the system on a daily basis ensuring correct and efficient operation in-line with agreed policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring all aspects of system housekeeping, data integrity and security are managed. Support the management and review system utilisation and error reports assessing risks and benefits associated with the system. Assist in managing system upgrades including assessment of functionality change, testing, communications, supplier liaison, implementation co-ordination and training. Deal with complex queries escalated from system managers. Conduct system demonstrations and actively promote and champion the use of RPA at every opportunity. Represent the Trust and its interests at external system user group meetings. Undertake any other work as required by the department. Data Quality Work to ensure that accurate and timely data is recorded within the system. Work towards the development and implementation of a comprehensive set of robust data checks, audits, and procedures in accordance with the Data Quality Policy. Ensure practical steps are taken to resolve system functionality and data collection issues highlighted by Data Quality processes. Reporting Support the production of appropriate and timely reports from the system which will assist in the management of departmental services and meet the Trusts obligations for external information provision. Follow all data safety policies and procedures to ensure accurate a appropriate data collection. Training Support the lead developers in the delivery of one to one and group training sessions to all levels of clinical and administrative staff adopting a flexible and relaxed approach. Provide detailed instruction and respond to individual staff questions on the practical use of systems, seeking advice where necessary. Help to ensure that each course attendee is assessed for required competencies and that accurate records of outcomes are maintained before authorising certification and system access. Assist the lead developers to co-ordinate training programmes for clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to the use of the system, including the on-going training for new personnel and following system upgrade. Provide training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required. Human Resources Provide regular performance reports on progress, status, and achievements for own area to be used by management and users. Undertake and support the development of staff in line with personal development reviews and other associated guidance if applicable. On occasion the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support and/or enable the delivery of key programmes or projects. Participate in an on-call or out-of-hours service, when required. Financial/Physical Resources Provide input into the efficient use of allocated resources allocated to own areas and make proposals to maximise those resources through recharges, and cost saving opportunities. Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software as related to automation and to the Automation team. Assist the lead developers to participate in business appraisals and business case production when required in partnership with Trust stake holders. Give input into solution searches and appraisals of supplier proposals. Assist the lead developers to ensure Trust procurement processes and procedures are followed in a timely and efficient manner and participate in the procurement process where relevant, aiding in the development and assessment of procurement documentation as required. Assist the lead developers to ensure the work adheres to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and procurement guidelines. Project Management Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, where required, ensuring Digital Services provision of integrated solutions and user objectives are achieved. Ensure project tasks, where required, are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales. Support the activities of project boards and project teams, when required, and making presentations, where required, to all levels of staff. Ensure any project management documentation or reports are delivered in line with agreed standards and timescales. 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Dec 13, 2025
Full time
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a world-renowned cancer centre,are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Developer to apply their expertise to lead and support digital automation. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions to enhance business efficiency and productivity across the trust, using our UiPath technology amongst other tools. This will involve close working with process experts and business analysts as well as developing an understanding of the work colleagues do and then being able to translate that into steps for a robot to complete. Every hour saved by your work will enable our hard-working staff across the organisation to do even more to help patients. Our culture is very mission-focused, driven by the following characteristics that underpin our success: We are professional. We are patient/customer focused. We have pride in ourselves, Digital Services, and The Christie. We work as a team. We are inclusive. Your strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with your experience in software development and digital automation, will enable you to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and contribute to delivering real value in terms of time returned to colleagues around the trust. You will bring experience of software development practices, where time will be given to ensure you adapt quickly and effectively to our technology. Main duties of the job You will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions that help teams focus on patient care by reducing manual processes. Key responsibilities include: Building and implementing automations using UiPath, Python, and other suitable technologies, following best practices and quality standards. Analysing requirements, designing processes, and creating automation solutions from concept to delivery. Supporting the full RPA lifecycle: planning, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Collaborating with business analysts, IT, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Monitoring and optimising bot performance for reliability and scalability. Staying informed on RPA and UiPath developments, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Documenting technical specifications, processes, and best practices. Troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues. Ensuring compliance with NHS data protection, security, and governance standards. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimisation. Your work will directly improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and enhance patient experience across the Trust. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Duties Undertake development training on Automation software and best practice and continue to maintain relevance of knowledge for this system. Generate workflow and development specification documents defining the systems, data, and requirements of a digital process to be automated. Use these documents to develop automation workflow within Automation software, using the principles of software development lifecycle. Work with colleagues on the automation team and subject matter experts to develop acceptance testing and monitoring of automated workflows. Author and submit change control documents for approval via the change authorisation board. Monitor and maintain the system and individual automations, addressing errors. Assist the design and implementation of processes to involve SMEs/workflow owners in the automation lifecycle. Support the relationship with partner organisations and product manufacturers. Provide second-line support to automation system level problems, issues, and faults. Undertakes analysis and applies judgement within established procedures and under guidance from senior staff in relation to each issue that arises; accurately identifying the impact and severity before ensuring the implementation of appropriate timely resolutions. Administer the system on a daily basis ensuring correct and efficient operation in-line with agreed policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring all aspects of system housekeeping, data integrity and security are managed. Support the management and review system utilisation and error reports assessing risks and benefits associated with the system. Assist in managing system upgrades including assessment of functionality change, testing, communications, supplier liaison, implementation co-ordination and training. Deal with complex queries escalated from system managers. Conduct system demonstrations and actively promote and champion the use of RPA at every opportunity. Represent the Trust and its interests at external system user group meetings. Undertake any other work as required by the department. Data Quality Work to ensure that accurate and timely data is recorded within the system. Work towards the development and implementation of a comprehensive set of robust data checks, audits, and procedures in accordance with the Data Quality Policy. Ensure practical steps are taken to resolve system functionality and data collection issues highlighted by Data Quality processes. Reporting Support the production of appropriate and timely reports from the system which will assist in the management of departmental services and meet the Trusts obligations for external information provision. Follow all data safety policies and procedures to ensure accurate a appropriate data collection. Training Support the lead developers in the delivery of one to one and group training sessions to all levels of clinical and administrative staff adopting a flexible and relaxed approach. Provide detailed instruction and respond to individual staff questions on the practical use of systems, seeking advice where necessary. Help to ensure that each course attendee is assessed for required competencies and that accurate records of outcomes are maintained before authorising certification and system access. Assist the lead developers to co-ordinate training programmes for clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to the use of the system, including the on-going training for new personnel and following system upgrade. Provide training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required. Human Resources Provide regular performance reports on progress, status, and achievements for own area to be used by management and users. Undertake and support the development of staff in line with personal development reviews and other associated guidance if applicable. On occasion the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support and/or enable the delivery of key programmes or projects. Participate in an on-call or out-of-hours service, when required. Financial/Physical Resources Provide input into the efficient use of allocated resources allocated to own areas and make proposals to maximise those resources through recharges, and cost saving opportunities. Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software as related to automation and to the Automation team. Assist the lead developers to participate in business appraisals and business case production when required in partnership with Trust stake holders. Give input into solution searches and appraisals of supplier proposals. Assist the lead developers to ensure Trust procurement processes and procedures are followed in a timely and efficient manner and participate in the procurement process where relevant, aiding in the development and assessment of procurement documentation as required. Assist the lead developers to ensure the work adheres to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and procurement guidelines. Project Management Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, where required, ensuring Digital Services provision of integrated solutions and user objectives are achieved. Ensure project tasks, where required, are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales. Support the activities of project boards and project teams, when required, and making presentations, where required, to all levels of staff. Ensure any project management documentation or reports are delivered in line with agreed standards and timescales. 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Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Design Director to join our Building team in Central London. Working as a Design Project Director you will lead the design delivery process, design management team and multi-disciplinary design team on a major project (or portfolio of projects), from initial enquiry, through tender and bid submission, pre-construction construction and handover phases. What you'll do: Lead, complete and maintain the Project Execution Plan (design) and Design Management Plan for the project. Lead and manage relationships with Principals from the Consultant Designers. Member of the Project Leadership Team meetings. Lead and manage the completion of design related elements within the Client Monthly Report as well as internal Governance and Project Controls reporting. Ensure the design team scope and appointment documents are complete. Lead and manage the design and procurement programme with the planning team and commercial team and/or with the support of third party consultants in line with Project/ Design Controls and Governance requirements. Ensure Statutory Responsibilities (including building Control, Planning and Building Safety Act) are clearly set out, understood and managed. Ensure the CDM (Health and Safety) and CDM (Building Safety Act) responsibilities are clearly set out, understood and managed. Ensure all Information Control procedures for the CDE are implemented and maintained in line with the Operating Unit protocol. What you'll bring to the role: Member of professional institution (RIBA, ICE, MCIOB) would be desirable Experience in senior leadership role and in leading teams on a wide range of project types, including hospitals, defence, commercial, data centres and other technical buildings. Experience of delivering construction projects (£50m-£200m+) in a relevant building type working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages, and successfully converting and delivering on quality, time and to budget. Demonstrable experience of varied forms of contract including specifically NEC3 & 4. Knowledge and experience of managing design and working within a secure UK environment. Experienced in use of digital technologies to deliver design (e.g. CDE, BIM, Cobie and design co-ordination software) and experience of delivering to the ISO19650 Information Management standard. Experience and working knowledge in use of CDM Regulations and the Principal Designer duties. Experience and knowledge of Building Safety Act and Principal Designer duties. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using or call - Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Design Director to join our Building team in Central London. Working as a Design Project Director you will lead the design delivery process, design management team and multi-disciplinary design team on a major project (or portfolio of projects), from initial enquiry, through tender and bid submission, pre-construction construction and handover phases. What you'll do: Lead, complete and maintain the Project Execution Plan (design) and Design Management Plan for the project. Lead and manage relationships with Principals from the Consultant Designers. Member of the Project Leadership Team meetings. Lead and manage the completion of design related elements within the Client Monthly Report as well as internal Governance and Project Controls reporting. Ensure the design team scope and appointment documents are complete. Lead and manage the design and procurement programme with the planning team and commercial team and/or with the support of third party consultants in line with Project/ Design Controls and Governance requirements. Ensure Statutory Responsibilities (including building Control, Planning and Building Safety Act) are clearly set out, understood and managed. Ensure the CDM (Health and Safety) and CDM (Building Safety Act) responsibilities are clearly set out, understood and managed. Ensure all Information Control procedures for the CDE are implemented and maintained in line with the Operating Unit protocol. What you'll bring to the role: Member of professional institution (RIBA, ICE, MCIOB) would be desirable Experience in senior leadership role and in leading teams on a wide range of project types, including hospitals, defence, commercial, data centres and other technical buildings. Experience of delivering construction projects (£50m-£200m+) in a relevant building type working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages, and successfully converting and delivering on quality, time and to budget. Demonstrable experience of varied forms of contract including specifically NEC3 & 4. Knowledge and experience of managing design and working within a secure UK environment. Experienced in use of digital technologies to deliver design (e.g. CDE, BIM, Cobie and design co-ordination software) and experience of delivering to the ISO19650 Information Management standard. Experience and working knowledge in use of CDM Regulations and the Principal Designer duties. Experience and knowledge of Building Safety Act and Principal Designer duties. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using or call - Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
DesignManager - Architecture & Engineering Shapethe Future of Innovative Design Are youready to take the next step in your career and lead the delivery ofcutting-edge design solutions? At TetraTech RPS, we're looking for a talented and driven Design Manager to join ourprogressive Design business based in Newark,Birmingham or London with hybrid working available. This is anexciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors,including residential housing, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare,education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, and energy. Our DesignDivision is at the forefront of harmonising form and function, balancingsustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is atthe core of our approach, enabling clients and stakeholders to experiencedesigns from concept through delivery. If you're passionate about managingcomplex design processes and driving excellence, this role offers the chance tomake a real impact. Purpose& Scope of the Role As aDesign Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Senior Management Teamin delivering architectural and engineering design services across a diverseportfolio of projects. You will oversee project delivery programmes, manage resourcelevels, and ensure that all design outputs meet client requirements anddeadlines. Your responsibilities will include coordinating project informationthrough structured protocols, managing deliverables in line with agreedprogrammes, and supporting commercial management activities such as scopevariations, contractual notices, and payment applications. You will alsoestablish and manage sub-consultant contracts, monitor project decision andchange logs, and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless projectexecution. This role demands initiative, precision, and a proactive approach toproblem-solving, ensuring that every project is delivered to the higheststandards. YourImpact in this Position You'll beinstrumental in ensuring projects run smoothly, deadlines are met, and clientexpectations are exceeded. Success in this role is measured through effectivecoordination, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain strongrelationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. With clearpathways for growth and the chance to work on landmark projects, this is a rolewhere your organisational skills and leadership will truly shine. YourToolkit for Success at RPS At RPS, werecruit using core capabilities-the essential skills, experience, andresponsibilities required to perform the role effectively. But here'sthe secret: there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you feel youmeet 75% of the requirements for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Technical Expertise You will bring a strong foundation indesign management within the construction sector, backed by at least threeyears of relevant experience. This role demands a deep understanding of theprocesses and protocols that underpin successful project delivery, frompre-appointment reviews through to execution and close-out. Your technicalcapability will include proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel,where advanced skills such as pivot tables and lookup formulas will enable you tomanage data effectively and support commercial reporting. Beyond softwareproficiency, you will demonstrate the ability to plan and monitor resources,manage structured project protocols, and oversee the distribution ofdeliverables in line with agreed programmes. Familiarity with contractualprocesses, fee claims, and change management will be essential, as you willoften be required to identify opportunities for additional scope and justifyassociated costs and timelines. Your attention to detail and commitment toaccuracy will ensure that every aspect of project delivery meets the higheststandards. Leadership &Collaboration As a Design Manager, you will be a central figure in coordinating effortsacross multiple teams and disciplines. You'll work closely with ProjectDirectors, Finance and Legal teams, and client representatives, ensuring thatcommunication flows seamlessly and decisions are implemented effectively. Yourleadership will be demonstrated through your ability to prioritise tasks,allocate resources, and maintain clarity in complex project environments.Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach-building strongrelationships internally and externally to foster trust and alignment. You willact as a reliable point of contact for project teams, providing guidance andsupport while maintaining a focus on achieving client objectives. By promotingteamwork and encouraging knowledge sharing, you will help create an environmentwhere individuals feel empowered to contribute their best work, ensuring thatprojects are delivered on time and to specification. Programme & Resource Management You will excel in planning and managing project deliveryprogrammes, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlinesand client expectations. This competency includes monitoring progress againstagreed schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementingcorrective actions to maintain momentum. Your ability to balance competingpriorities and optimise workflows will be critical in delivering projects ontime and within scope, while maintaining the highest standards of quality andcompliance. Commercial & Contractual Acumen You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a thoroughunderstanding of contractual processes, enabling you to manage scopevariations, fee claims, and payment applications with confidence. Thiscompetency involves proactively identifying opportunities for additionalservices, preparing accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance withcontractual obligations. By combining attention to detail with strategicinsight, you will safeguard project profitability and reinforce client trustthrough transparent and effective commercial management. Communication &Relationship Building Exceptional communication skills are fundamental to success in this role. Youwill be adept at translating complex technical and commercial information intoclear, concise documentation that can be understood by stakeholders at alllevels. Whether you are preparing reports, drafting contractual notices, orpresenting project updates, your ability to communicate with clarity andconfidence will set you apart. Building and maintaining strong relationshipswill be a key aspect of your role-engaging with clients to understand theirpriorities, responding proactively to challenges, and ensuring thatexpectations are consistently met or exceeded. Internally, you will contributeto a positive team culture by promoting openness, encouraging collaboration,and supporting colleagues in achieving shared goals. Externally, you willrepresent the business with professionalism and integrity, reinforcing ourreputation as a trusted partner and industry leader. MandatoryRequirements Substantialexperience in design management within construction Strongorganisational and communication skills Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Beneficial Experiencein commercial management processes Ability toidentify opportunities for additional fees and scope changes About Tetra Tech RPS Tetra Tech RPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environmentacross all areas of our organisation. We recognise that a broad range ofbackgrounds and perspectives contributes to a more dynamic, innovative, andsupportive workplace where every individual is empowered to share their ideasand contribute meaningfully. We are dedicated to building aculture of respect and equity, where people are valued regardless of theirethnicity, gender identity, age, belief system, sexual orientation, or anyother personal characteristic. In alignment with the EqualityAct 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates andemployees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations towork schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please informus if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in yourday-to-day role. Flexible and part-time working options are available in thisrole, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and linemanagers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
DesignManager - Architecture & Engineering Shapethe Future of Innovative Design Are youready to take the next step in your career and lead the delivery ofcutting-edge design solutions? At TetraTech RPS, we're looking for a talented and driven Design Manager to join ourprogressive Design business based in Newark,Birmingham or London with hybrid working available. This is anexciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors,including residential housing, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare,education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, and energy. Our DesignDivision is at the forefront of harmonising form and function, balancingsustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is atthe core of our approach, enabling clients and stakeholders to experiencedesigns from concept through delivery. If you're passionate about managingcomplex design processes and driving excellence, this role offers the chance tomake a real impact. Purpose& Scope of the Role As aDesign Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Senior Management Teamin delivering architectural and engineering design services across a diverseportfolio of projects. You will oversee project delivery programmes, manage resourcelevels, and ensure that all design outputs meet client requirements anddeadlines. Your responsibilities will include coordinating project informationthrough structured protocols, managing deliverables in line with agreedprogrammes, and supporting commercial management activities such as scopevariations, contractual notices, and payment applications. You will alsoestablish and manage sub-consultant contracts, monitor project decision andchange logs, and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless projectexecution. This role demands initiative, precision, and a proactive approach toproblem-solving, ensuring that every project is delivered to the higheststandards. YourImpact in this Position You'll beinstrumental in ensuring projects run smoothly, deadlines are met, and clientexpectations are exceeded. Success in this role is measured through effectivecoordination, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain strongrelationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. With clearpathways for growth and the chance to work on landmark projects, this is a rolewhere your organisational skills and leadership will truly shine. YourToolkit for Success at RPS At RPS, werecruit using core capabilities-the essential skills, experience, andresponsibilities required to perform the role effectively. But here'sthe secret: there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. If you feel youmeet 75% of the requirements for this role, we'd love to hear from you. Technical Expertise You will bring a strong foundation indesign management within the construction sector, backed by at least threeyears of relevant experience. This role demands a deep understanding of theprocesses and protocols that underpin successful project delivery, frompre-appointment reviews through to execution and close-out. Your technicalcapability will include proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel,where advanced skills such as pivot tables and lookup formulas will enable you tomanage data effectively and support commercial reporting. Beyond softwareproficiency, you will demonstrate the ability to plan and monitor resources,manage structured project protocols, and oversee the distribution ofdeliverables in line with agreed programmes. Familiarity with contractualprocesses, fee claims, and change management will be essential, as you willoften be required to identify opportunities for additional scope and justifyassociated costs and timelines. Your attention to detail and commitment toaccuracy will ensure that every aspect of project delivery meets the higheststandards. Leadership &Collaboration As a Design Manager, you will be a central figure in coordinating effortsacross multiple teams and disciplines. You'll work closely with ProjectDirectors, Finance and Legal teams, and client representatives, ensuring thatcommunication flows seamlessly and decisions are implemented effectively. Yourleadership will be demonstrated through your ability to prioritise tasks,allocate resources, and maintain clarity in complex project environments.Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach-building strongrelationships internally and externally to foster trust and alignment. You willact as a reliable point of contact for project teams, providing guidance andsupport while maintaining a focus on achieving client objectives. By promotingteamwork and encouraging knowledge sharing, you will help create an environmentwhere individuals feel empowered to contribute their best work, ensuring thatprojects are delivered on time and to specification. Programme & Resource Management You will excel in planning and managing project deliveryprogrammes, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlinesand client expectations. This competency includes monitoring progress againstagreed schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks, and implementingcorrective actions to maintain momentum. Your ability to balance competingpriorities and optimise workflows will be critical in delivering projects ontime and within scope, while maintaining the highest standards of quality andcompliance. Commercial & Contractual Acumen You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a thoroughunderstanding of contractual processes, enabling you to manage scopevariations, fee claims, and payment applications with confidence. Thiscompetency involves proactively identifying opportunities for additionalservices, preparing accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance withcontractual obligations. By combining attention to detail with strategicinsight, you will safeguard project profitability and reinforce client trustthrough transparent and effective commercial management. Communication &Relationship Building Exceptional communication skills are fundamental to success in this role. Youwill be adept at translating complex technical and commercial information intoclear, concise documentation that can be understood by stakeholders at alllevels. Whether you are preparing reports, drafting contractual notices, orpresenting project updates, your ability to communicate with clarity andconfidence will set you apart. Building and maintaining strong relationshipswill be a key aspect of your role-engaging with clients to understand theirpriorities, responding proactively to challenges, and ensuring thatexpectations are consistently met or exceeded. Internally, you will contributeto a positive team culture by promoting openness, encouraging collaboration,and supporting colleagues in achieving shared goals. Externally, you willrepresent the business with professionalism and integrity, reinforcing ourreputation as a trusted partner and industry leader. MandatoryRequirements Substantialexperience in design management within construction Strongorganisational and communication skills Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Beneficial Experiencein commercial management processes Ability toidentify opportunities for additional fees and scope changes About Tetra Tech RPS Tetra Tech RPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environmentacross all areas of our organisation. We recognise that a broad range ofbackgrounds and perspectives contributes to a more dynamic, innovative, andsupportive workplace where every individual is empowered to share their ideasand contribute meaningfully. We are dedicated to building aculture of respect and equity, where people are valued regardless of theirethnicity, gender identity, age, belief system, sexual orientation, or anyother personal characteristic. In alignment with the EqualityAct 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates andemployees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations towork schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please informus if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in yourday-to-day role. Flexible and part-time working options are available in thisrole, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and linemanagers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. JBRP1_UKTJ
Infrastructure SME - Principal Consultant Consumer Goods, Retail & Logistics practice You want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You'll be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300.000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. Are you ready? The role As an Infrastructure SME, you will perform the following tasks. Lead infrastructure assessments and planning during pre-deal due diligence and post-deal integration/separation for retail, CPG and logistics clients Define and deliver infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals and operational continuit Develop Day1, Day 2 readiness plans and execution roadmaps for infrastructure transitions Design and implement infrastructure solutions across data centres, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user computing. Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization or rationalization strategies. Ensure scalability, performance, and resilience of infrastructure during transitions. Address seasonal scalability, logistics network dependencies, and consumer data privacy requirements. Identify infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies during M&A lifecycle. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) and internal IT policies. Support Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and vendor contract reviews. Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external advisors to align infrastructure strategy with deal objectives. Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors. About you Have a broad business skill set including stakeholder management, problem-solving, and resilience Have experience in gathering, validating, synthesizing, documenting, and communicating data and information for a range of audiences Have excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in country's official language(s) (C2 proficiency) and English (C2 proficiency), project-related mobility/willingness to travel Have prior consulting experience in top-tier firms or large-scale transformation programs. Have experience working with retail ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), logistics platforms, and POS systems. Have exposure to infrastructure automation, CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow), and hybrid cloud environments. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 5+ years in M&A-related projects. Strong domain knowledge in Retail, CPG, and Logistics infrastructure environments. Proven experience in infrastructure integration/separation across global enterprise landscapes. Expertise in cloud migration, network architecture, data centre operations, and workplace technologies. Experience with IT due diligence, TSA (Transition Service Agreements), carve-out planning and execution. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, Azure/AWS Architect are highly desirable. Given that this is just a short snapshot of the role we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above. We are looking for team members who strive to make an impact and are eager to learn. If this sounds like you and you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply now. About your team Our CRL (Consumer Goods, retail & Logistics) practice helps some of the largest global firms and most recognizable local brands solve their biggest challenges in today's age of constant disruption. With diverse services spanning growth strategy and new product innovation, to omni-channel customer experience, supply chain resiliency and AI-driven new business models, we help clients shape and achieve their growth agenda for a sustainable future. We transform traditional organizations to digitally centric business models and drive new revenue streams. About Infosys Consulting Be part of a globally renowned management consulting firm on the front-line of industry disruption and at the cutting edge of technology. We work with market leading brands across sectors. Our culture is inclusive and entrepreneurial. Being a mid-size consultancy within the scale of Infosys gives us the global reach to partner with our clients throughout their transformation journey. Our core values, IC-LIFE, form a common code that helps us move forward. IC-LIFE stands for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Client, Leadership, Integrity, Fairness, and Excellence. To learn more about Infosys Consulting and our values, please visit our careers page. Within Europe, we are recognized as one of the UK's top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Infosys is on Germany's top employers list for 2023. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row. We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal goals. Curious to learn more? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Infrastructure SME - Principal Consultant Consumer Goods, Retail & Logistics practice You want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You'll be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300.000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. Are you ready? The role As an Infrastructure SME, you will perform the following tasks. Lead infrastructure assessments and planning during pre-deal due diligence and post-deal integration/separation for retail, CPG and logistics clients Define and deliver infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals and operational continuit Develop Day1, Day 2 readiness plans and execution roadmaps for infrastructure transitions Design and implement infrastructure solutions across data centres, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user computing. Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization or rationalization strategies. Ensure scalability, performance, and resilience of infrastructure during transitions. Address seasonal scalability, logistics network dependencies, and consumer data privacy requirements. Identify infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies during M&A lifecycle. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) and internal IT policies. Support Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and vendor contract reviews. Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external advisors to align infrastructure strategy with deal objectives. Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors. About you Have a broad business skill set including stakeholder management, problem-solving, and resilience Have experience in gathering, validating, synthesizing, documenting, and communicating data and information for a range of audiences Have excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in country's official language(s) (C2 proficiency) and English (C2 proficiency), project-related mobility/willingness to travel Have prior consulting experience in top-tier firms or large-scale transformation programs. Have experience working with retail ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), logistics platforms, and POS systems. Have exposure to infrastructure automation, CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow), and hybrid cloud environments. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 5+ years in M&A-related projects. Strong domain knowledge in Retail, CPG, and Logistics infrastructure environments. Proven experience in infrastructure integration/separation across global enterprise landscapes. Expertise in cloud migration, network architecture, data centre operations, and workplace technologies. Experience with IT due diligence, TSA (Transition Service Agreements), carve-out planning and execution. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, Azure/AWS Architect are highly desirable. Given that this is just a short snapshot of the role we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above. We are looking for team members who strive to make an impact and are eager to learn. If this sounds like you and you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply now. About your team Our CRL (Consumer Goods, retail & Logistics) practice helps some of the largest global firms and most recognizable local brands solve their biggest challenges in today's age of constant disruption. With diverse services spanning growth strategy and new product innovation, to omni-channel customer experience, supply chain resiliency and AI-driven new business models, we help clients shape and achieve their growth agenda for a sustainable future. We transform traditional organizations to digitally centric business models and drive new revenue streams. About Infosys Consulting Be part of a globally renowned management consulting firm on the front-line of industry disruption and at the cutting edge of technology. We work with market leading brands across sectors. Our culture is inclusive and entrepreneurial. Being a mid-size consultancy within the scale of Infosys gives us the global reach to partner with our clients throughout their transformation journey. Our core values, IC-LIFE, form a common code that helps us move forward. IC-LIFE stands for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Client, Leadership, Integrity, Fairness, and Excellence. To learn more about Infosys Consulting and our values, please visit our careers page. Within Europe, we are recognized as one of the UK's top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Infosys is on Germany's top employers list for 2023. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row. We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal goals. Curious to learn more? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Financial Crime Project Manager to work for our client within the Finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London. Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Project Manager who can manage and lead complex projects globally, whilst collaborating with multiple parties and departments within a global Financial Crime Transformation Programme. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills to deliver a roadmap of improvements as well as have excellent project management and prioritisation skills to design, plan and develop business cases for future phases of the program. They should also be able to provide support within strategic planning and ideally will have experience in the following delivery workstreams including Financial Crime Risk Framework, Policy & Standards, Governance, Data, Technologyor People, Training & Culture. Responsibilities Work closely with the Program Transformation Change Leadership, Workstream Leads, regional stakeholders and 3rd parties to ensure successful delivery against program outcomes and plans Uphold stringent project governance in line with client's project management methodology Providing insightful reporting on progress to key stakeholders Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively Manage scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters Monitor expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. Contribute to the development of business cases for investment approval whilst also assisting with strategic decision making Shape, structure and drive workstream governance in alignment with program governance Support the development of programme and workstream communications keeping stakeholders notified throughout project duration About You Requirements Minimum of 10 years' experience in Project Management Demonstrable risk & compliance delivery experience with an understanding of Financial Crime frameworks and controls Excellent project and programme management skills including planning, scope and risk management Track record of project delivery and change management within the Insurance or Financial Services industry Effective stakeholder management skills Ability to shape and lead the successful completion of deliverables and solutions, often to tight deadlines, working under pressure Able to prioritise tasks, adapt to change, and maintain a high level of performance while working under deadlines Able to implement Financial Crime Risk Framework such as, Risk Appetite Statements including KRIs, KRIs, Business Wide Risk Assessments, obligations register, control inventory Ability to conduct staffing needs assessments, implement roles and responsibilities, qualifications and experience Carry out performance KPIs/KRIs, role profiles as well as assessing and delivering training needs to support culture change About Us Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Financial Crime Project Manager to work for our client within the Finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London. Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Project Manager who can manage and lead complex projects globally, whilst collaborating with multiple parties and departments within a global Financial Crime Transformation Programme. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills to deliver a roadmap of improvements as well as have excellent project management and prioritisation skills to design, plan and develop business cases for future phases of the program. They should also be able to provide support within strategic planning and ideally will have experience in the following delivery workstreams including Financial Crime Risk Framework, Policy & Standards, Governance, Data, Technologyor People, Training & Culture. Responsibilities Work closely with the Program Transformation Change Leadership, Workstream Leads, regional stakeholders and 3rd parties to ensure successful delivery against program outcomes and plans Uphold stringent project governance in line with client's project management methodology Providing insightful reporting on progress to key stakeholders Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively Manage scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters Monitor expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. Contribute to the development of business cases for investment approval whilst also assisting with strategic decision making Shape, structure and drive workstream governance in alignment with program governance Support the development of programme and workstream communications keeping stakeholders notified throughout project duration About You Requirements Minimum of 10 years' experience in Project Management Demonstrable risk & compliance delivery experience with an understanding of Financial Crime frameworks and controls Excellent project and programme management skills including planning, scope and risk management Track record of project delivery and change management within the Insurance or Financial Services industry Effective stakeholder management skills Ability to shape and lead the successful completion of deliverables and solutions, often to tight deadlines, working under pressure Able to prioritise tasks, adapt to change, and maintain a high level of performance while working under deadlines Able to implement Financial Crime Risk Framework such as, Risk Appetite Statements including KRIs, KRIs, Business Wide Risk Assessments, obligations register, control inventory Ability to conduct staffing needs assessments, implement roles and responsibilities, qualifications and experience Carry out performance KPIs/KRIs, role profiles as well as assessing and delivering training needs to support culture change About Us Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Resourcing Business Partner Location: UK - London Job-ID: 216071 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: IT Consulting Life on the team At Computacenter UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that emphasises diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Weare committed to building supportive and rewarding relationships, celebrating success, and treating everyone with respect.Our focus is on putting customers first, keeping our promises, and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. As we look to scale our Group Professional Services business, this new position Resourcing Business Partner will play a key role in the transformation and governance of our GPS Resource Management (RM) function. This role will partner with the UK business, using Resource Management best practice to capture demand and deliver resourcing solutions that source the right skills, from the right delivery channel, at the right time to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and deliver the right commercial outcomes for GPS. So, who are we? Group Professional Services encompasses our Engineering, Consultancy and Project Management practices together with our growing Business Solutions portfolio and nearshore/offshore centres. We are made of up of over 4,200 skilled practitioners with deep expertise across core infrastructure technologies and industry standard architecture and project management methodologies. Operating across 3 continents and serving some of the world's largest brands we drive technology change in a thriving and fast-moving digital industry What you'll do Resource Management Operations Evaluate and triage resource requests at pace, making informed decisions to route demand through the most effective delivery model and shape actionable resourcing plans Utilise a range of delivery models (including onshore, offshore, nearshore, contractors and External Partners) to build teams that meet the (often complex and fast changing) needs of our customers and deliver the right commercial outcomes for the GPS business. You will own and manage supply vs. demand forecasting to optimise utilisation and minimise non-productive time. You will support the design, development, and governance of resource management processes to enable a responsive, agile resourcing service that drives operational excellence. Stakeholder Management You will build strong and trusted relationships with the Solution area Sales and Service Management team, collaborating effectively to deliver the best resourcing solutions for them and their customers. You will work closely with the GPS Practices teams (onshore and offshore) to understand the skills and capabilities that sit within the GPS business to ensure that resourcing decisions are made fairly and support the skills, aspirations and development of our people as well as driving high levels of utilisation You will work closely with our team responsible for managing our network of external Partners, ensuring governance and best practice is deployed, in using our Partner network to augment our Professional Services capability You will collaborate widely across the organisation to resolve resource conflicts and overcome internal barriers to accomplish GPS goals. Leadership You will be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a direct report(s) You will contribute to a continuous improvement and growth mindset culture, by seeking innovation, sharing knowledge and driving the professional development of yourself and your team. You will work closely with the GPS Resource Management and Partner Management team, working collaboratively with peers and colleagues to deliver a best-in-class resource management function to the GPS business. Data & Reporting You will oversee the maintenance of the Resourcing Management Scheduling tool, ensuring demand is captured and capacity is accurately reflected to support the fulfilment of demand You will support with the provision and analysis of MI reporting, providing insight to leadership and contributing to strategic capability planning and future skills forecasting. What you'll need Background in Resource Management or IT Technical recruitment Strong relationship management skills and experience of engaging and negotiating with senior stakeholders Critical thinker with the ability to effectively problem solve at pace and find innovative ways to overcome complex business challenges Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers. Able to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. Ability to work in a highly adaptable and flexible way and to operate in an environment with a high level of ambiguity Comfortable using data to drive insights and actions High levels of resilience and agility About us We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Our business may be about technology, but first of all it's about people With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. As an equal opportunities employer, we're committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we're looking for. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we'd love to hear from you!
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Resourcing Business Partner Location: UK - London Job-ID: 216071 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: IT Consulting Life on the team At Computacenter UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that emphasises diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Weare committed to building supportive and rewarding relationships, celebrating success, and treating everyone with respect.Our focus is on putting customers first, keeping our promises, and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. As we look to scale our Group Professional Services business, this new position Resourcing Business Partner will play a key role in the transformation and governance of our GPS Resource Management (RM) function. This role will partner with the UK business, using Resource Management best practice to capture demand and deliver resourcing solutions that source the right skills, from the right delivery channel, at the right time to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and deliver the right commercial outcomes for GPS. So, who are we? Group Professional Services encompasses our Engineering, Consultancy and Project Management practices together with our growing Business Solutions portfolio and nearshore/offshore centres. We are made of up of over 4,200 skilled practitioners with deep expertise across core infrastructure technologies and industry standard architecture and project management methodologies. Operating across 3 continents and serving some of the world's largest brands we drive technology change in a thriving and fast-moving digital industry What you'll do Resource Management Operations Evaluate and triage resource requests at pace, making informed decisions to route demand through the most effective delivery model and shape actionable resourcing plans Utilise a range of delivery models (including onshore, offshore, nearshore, contractors and External Partners) to build teams that meet the (often complex and fast changing) needs of our customers and deliver the right commercial outcomes for the GPS business. You will own and manage supply vs. demand forecasting to optimise utilisation and minimise non-productive time. You will support the design, development, and governance of resource management processes to enable a responsive, agile resourcing service that drives operational excellence. Stakeholder Management You will build strong and trusted relationships with the Solution area Sales and Service Management team, collaborating effectively to deliver the best resourcing solutions for them and their customers. You will work closely with the GPS Practices teams (onshore and offshore) to understand the skills and capabilities that sit within the GPS business to ensure that resourcing decisions are made fairly and support the skills, aspirations and development of our people as well as driving high levels of utilisation You will work closely with our team responsible for managing our network of external Partners, ensuring governance and best practice is deployed, in using our Partner network to augment our Professional Services capability You will collaborate widely across the organisation to resolve resource conflicts and overcome internal barriers to accomplish GPS goals. Leadership You will be responsible for leading, coaching and developing a direct report(s) You will contribute to a continuous improvement and growth mindset culture, by seeking innovation, sharing knowledge and driving the professional development of yourself and your team. You will work closely with the GPS Resource Management and Partner Management team, working collaboratively with peers and colleagues to deliver a best-in-class resource management function to the GPS business. Data & Reporting You will oversee the maintenance of the Resourcing Management Scheduling tool, ensuring demand is captured and capacity is accurately reflected to support the fulfilment of demand You will support with the provision and analysis of MI reporting, providing insight to leadership and contributing to strategic capability planning and future skills forecasting. What you'll need Background in Resource Management or IT Technical recruitment Strong relationship management skills and experience of engaging and negotiating with senior stakeholders Critical thinker with the ability to effectively problem solve at pace and find innovative ways to overcome complex business challenges Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers. Able to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality relationships. Ability to work in a highly adaptable and flexible way and to operate in an environment with a high level of ambiguity Comfortable using data to drive insights and actions High levels of resilience and agility About us We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Our business may be about technology, but first of all it's about people With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong. As an equal opportunities employer, we're committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we're looking for. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability. If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we'd love to hear from you!
Category: Estates Planning and Management Contract type: Fixed term Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 5 December 2025 Closing date: 4 January 2026 Directorate: Resources Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description This role has a starting salary of £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/03/2027. We have an exciting strategic and professional opportunity for two Senior Estates Surveyors to join our fantastic Estates Management team. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About Us Surrey County Council is on a mission to transform our operational estate to better serve our residents, ensuring that 'no one is left behind'. Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our environment and communities is at the heart of everything we do. We are a dynamic and dedicated organisation, fully invested in transformation and improvement. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating to lead, advise, and deliver meaningful change. About the Role The Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme is one of the most significant transformation efforts in Surrey's recent history. It aims to redesign how services are delivered, and assets are managed across Surrey County Council and its District and Borough partners. The Estates workstream plays a critical role in this, ensuring that property-related functions are legally sound, operationally aligned, and strategically positioned to support future service models. Operating within our Estates Team, the Senior Estates Surveyor will work in a dynamic, programme-driven environment shaped by the D&LGR transformation. The role demands a blend of strategic thinking and operational expertise, with a strong emphasis on legal compliance, data integrity, and stakeholder assurance. The postholder will navigate a complex estate comprising offices, schools, care homes, fire stations, youth centres, libraries, land, and investment assets. As part of this workstream, the Senior Estates Surveyor will lead on the discovery and validation of SCC's property estate, supporting the programme's Safe & Legal objectives and enabling confident progression into design and implementation phases. The role will involve reviewing legal interests, assessing compliance risk, and ensuring all estate data is robust and decision ready. Your manager will trust you to work with autonomy and to make sound, strategic decisions. You'll be encouraged to develop your professional skills and broaden your influence across the organisation, with access to excellent development opportunities and a wide range of professional networks. Don't be put off by what you think working in local government is like. We are commercially minded, forward-thinking, and focused on delivering public value. In this role, you'll directly shape the future of a diverse property portfolio - from libraries to care homes - making sure our estate is safe, legal and fit for the next generation of services. The work you do will have a lasting impact for Surrey's communities, and not every organisation can offer that. Please see attached role profile for the full role responsibilities. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to evidence the following: Highly experienced in the workings of property markets and sound commercial acumen. Practical and extensive experience of a wide range of property and estate management issues. Extensive experience in dealing with complex property matters and delivering results. As part of the application process, please upload your CV and answer the following questions: Describe how you would handle a critical compliance risk in a key property while keeping services operational (200 words max). Explain how you would bring multiple public sector partners with conflicting priorities to agreement over a shared asset (200 words max). Outline how you would check, improve and assure estate data so it's ready for senior decision-making (200 words max). Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. For more information, please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/01/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day,we'recommitted to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Category: Estates Planning and Management Contract type: Fixed term Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 5 December 2025 Closing date: 4 January 2026 Directorate: Resources Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description This role has a starting salary of £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/03/2027. We have an exciting strategic and professional opportunity for two Senior Estates Surveyors to join our fantastic Estates Management team. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About Us Surrey County Council is on a mission to transform our operational estate to better serve our residents, ensuring that 'no one is left behind'. Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our environment and communities is at the heart of everything we do. We are a dynamic and dedicated organisation, fully invested in transformation and improvement. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating to lead, advise, and deliver meaningful change. About the Role The Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (D&LGR) programme is one of the most significant transformation efforts in Surrey's recent history. It aims to redesign how services are delivered, and assets are managed across Surrey County Council and its District and Borough partners. The Estates workstream plays a critical role in this, ensuring that property-related functions are legally sound, operationally aligned, and strategically positioned to support future service models. Operating within our Estates Team, the Senior Estates Surveyor will work in a dynamic, programme-driven environment shaped by the D&LGR transformation. The role demands a blend of strategic thinking and operational expertise, with a strong emphasis on legal compliance, data integrity, and stakeholder assurance. The postholder will navigate a complex estate comprising offices, schools, care homes, fire stations, youth centres, libraries, land, and investment assets. As part of this workstream, the Senior Estates Surveyor will lead on the discovery and validation of SCC's property estate, supporting the programme's Safe & Legal objectives and enabling confident progression into design and implementation phases. The role will involve reviewing legal interests, assessing compliance risk, and ensuring all estate data is robust and decision ready. Your manager will trust you to work with autonomy and to make sound, strategic decisions. You'll be encouraged to develop your professional skills and broaden your influence across the organisation, with access to excellent development opportunities and a wide range of professional networks. Don't be put off by what you think working in local government is like. We are commercially minded, forward-thinking, and focused on delivering public value. In this role, you'll directly shape the future of a diverse property portfolio - from libraries to care homes - making sure our estate is safe, legal and fit for the next generation of services. The work you do will have a lasting impact for Surrey's communities, and not every organisation can offer that. Please see attached role profile for the full role responsibilities. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to evidence the following: Highly experienced in the workings of property markets and sound commercial acumen. Practical and extensive experience of a wide range of property and estate management issues. Extensive experience in dealing with complex property matters and delivering results. As part of the application process, please upload your CV and answer the following questions: Describe how you would handle a critical compliance risk in a key property while keeping services operational (200 words max). Explain how you would bring multiple public sector partners with conflicting priorities to agreement over a shared asset (200 words max). Outline how you would check, improve and assure estate data so it's ready for senior decision-making (200 words max). Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. For more information, please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/01/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day,we'recommitted to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary GKN Aerospace is an original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialised the aerospace industry, combining engineering and technological excellence. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Going forward we will further enhance our capability by building a network of Global Technology Centres (GTC). GKN Aerospace Engineering Offices in Cowes, Isle of Wight builds upon a 70 years heritage of technology research and development. Civil and Defence teams work within our manufacturing locations representing a significant part of our history and continue to be an investment for our future business. We strive to ensure that GKN Aerospace continues to be the greatest place to work, as much as the Isle of Wight is the best place to live. Join us and be part of Defence - Systems Engineering & Technology at GKN Aerospace. We are a growing team, with a mission to be the most trusted product and technology development and support partner to our internal and external defence customers, through our use of world-class people, processes and differentiated technologies. We are looking for a Senior Engineer with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead the successful candidate will develop, integrate, implement, and verify technical solutions and compliance documentation; compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed programme, schedule, and manufacturing constraints. This is a very exciting and potentially career defining opportunity. You will be a leading member of the team embarking on a significant and challenging technology development project. This four year project will be a major steppingstone towards achieving the next generation of avionics for customer Tilt-Rotors. The project will operate from our GKN facilities in Cowes, Isle of Wight and there is the requirement to be flexible with International travel within Europe and to U.S. (approximately every two months). We offer hybrid working, the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on the needs of the business. For this opportunity we will provide a relocation support package (if applicable) to the Isle of Wight, for the successful applicant should this location be of interest. Job Accountabilities Quality assurance reviewer of design deliverables created by the GKN Defence - Systems Engineering team Data analysis and reporting into qualification arguments and submissions for GKN Defence avionic, control systems and sub-systems Release of stakeholder and internal technical communications Technical work breakdown of program planning objectives Assure best practice development within systems engineering excellence Mentor and develop systems engineering team members System engineering inputs to technology incubator process Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Specific Technical Experience HNC, degree OR equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering Demonstrable experience as a Lead Engineer delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Proven design and delivery of high quality and reliable systems in a complex regulatory environment (e.g. MIL-STD, TUV cert, etc) Proven track record (minimum 1 project), in compliance planning and verification & validation analysis for product release Advanced experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process Intermediate experience of requirement decomposition and tools (e.g. DOORS) Intermediate experience defining system / modular architecture Advanced experience developing system control functions & logic models Ability to design and set-up experiments and fixtures for testing Confident interrogating CAD models and drawings (such CATIA V5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Essential General Experience: Technical leadership - Ability to mentor develop functional team members Confident presenting technical information to a wider audience including senior stakeholders and internal customers Live the culture of Plan-Do-Check-Act and continuous improvement Hands-on approach Have a real desire to be up close to the components and people that build our systems. Desirable: Working experience delivering system designs using MBSE toolbox (e.g. SysML) Experience in safety assessment software/toolbox FTA and FMEA (e.g. ANSYS Medini, Isograph) Proficiency in multi-domain modelling/simulation packages (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim) Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Relocation support (if applicable) Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary GKN Aerospace is an original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialised the aerospace industry, combining engineering and technological excellence. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Going forward we will further enhance our capability by building a network of Global Technology Centres (GTC). GKN Aerospace Engineering Offices in Cowes, Isle of Wight builds upon a 70 years heritage of technology research and development. Civil and Defence teams work within our manufacturing locations representing a significant part of our history and continue to be an investment for our future business. We strive to ensure that GKN Aerospace continues to be the greatest place to work, as much as the Isle of Wight is the best place to live. Join us and be part of Defence - Systems Engineering & Technology at GKN Aerospace. We are a growing team, with a mission to be the most trusted product and technology development and support partner to our internal and external defence customers, through our use of world-class people, processes and differentiated technologies. We are looking for a Senior Engineer with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Reporting to the Engineering Team Lead the successful candidate will develop, integrate, implement, and verify technical solutions and compliance documentation; compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed programme, schedule, and manufacturing constraints. This is a very exciting and potentially career defining opportunity. You will be a leading member of the team embarking on a significant and challenging technology development project. This four year project will be a major steppingstone towards achieving the next generation of avionics for customer Tilt-Rotors. The project will operate from our GKN facilities in Cowes, Isle of Wight and there is the requirement to be flexible with International travel within Europe and to U.S. (approximately every two months). We offer hybrid working, the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on the needs of the business. For this opportunity we will provide a relocation support package (if applicable) to the Isle of Wight, for the successful applicant should this location be of interest. Job Accountabilities Quality assurance reviewer of design deliverables created by the GKN Defence - Systems Engineering team Data analysis and reporting into qualification arguments and submissions for GKN Defence avionic, control systems and sub-systems Release of stakeholder and internal technical communications Technical work breakdown of program planning objectives Assure best practice development within systems engineering excellence Mentor and develop systems engineering team members System engineering inputs to technology incubator process Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Specific Technical Experience HNC, degree OR equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering Demonstrable experience as a Lead Engineer delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Proven design and delivery of high quality and reliable systems in a complex regulatory environment (e.g. MIL-STD, TUV cert, etc) Proven track record (minimum 1 project), in compliance planning and verification & validation analysis for product release Advanced experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process Intermediate experience of requirement decomposition and tools (e.g. DOORS) Intermediate experience defining system / modular architecture Advanced experience developing system control functions & logic models Ability to design and set-up experiments and fixtures for testing Confident interrogating CAD models and drawings (such CATIA V5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Essential General Experience: Technical leadership - Ability to mentor develop functional team members Confident presenting technical information to a wider audience including senior stakeholders and internal customers Live the culture of Plan-Do-Check-Act and continuous improvement Hands-on approach Have a real desire to be up close to the components and people that build our systems. Desirable: Working experience delivering system designs using MBSE toolbox (e.g. SysML) Experience in safety assessment software/toolbox FTA and FMEA (e.g. ANSYS Medini, Isograph) Proficiency in multi-domain modelling/simulation packages (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim) Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Relocation support (if applicable) Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply JBRP1_UKTJ
Audit Stream L&D - Compliance and Regulation Lead page is loaded Audit Stream L&D - Compliance and Regulation Lead Apply locations London Bristol Manchester Liverpool Ipswich time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id R18371 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality 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 and satisfying experiences at work, 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. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing service s. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients . click apply for full job details
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Audit Stream L&D - Compliance and Regulation Lead page is loaded Audit Stream L&D - Compliance and Regulation Lead Apply locations London Bristol Manchester Liverpool Ipswich time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id R18371 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to lead the development of personal and professional learning that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Audit Stream L&D for an experienced Senior Manager or equivalent level to join the function's Leadership Team (LT). We are looking for a talented, high performing and ambitious individual to oversee and manage our compliance and regulatory reporting activities. This role reports to the Director - Audit Learning and Development Strategic Operations (ALDSO) who leads the function and reports into the Head of People and Culture on the Audit Executive (Partner Sponsor for L&D). The Compliance and Regulation Lead (CAR) oversees compliance and regulatory reporting for the function. They work with the ALDSO, the Business Partnering and Learning Implementation Lead (BPI), and the Development and Monitoring Lead (DAM), as part of the LT, to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it meets quality standards, supports wider people initiatives, and complies with regulatory reporting requirements. You'll be responsible for: Supporting the scoping, design, development, delivery and evaluation our curriculum to ensure effective learning and compliance with reporting requirements (internal and external) Coordinating stakeholders such as the Audit Quality Directorate (AQD) and the ISQM (UK) 1 team to understand compliance and regulatory reporting requirements and develop appropriate responses Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice around L&D operations (supported by the Operations Manager and wider team) to optimise our systems, processes and controls Acting as a key liaison for internal stakeholders such as Quality & Risk Management (QRM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Supporting the firm's engagement with regulators in relation to Audit Stream L&D activities, under the direction of the ALDSO, both in respect to leading responses to formal information requests and meeting with the regulators Communicating: Overseeing compliance monitoring and reporting for all Audit L&D programmes, providing regular updates on our compliance status and actively managing any identified risks Leading on response to all internal and external compliance requests supported by the wider team (with appropriate review and sign off from the ALDSO / LT) Working alongside the other LT members to deliver the Audit Stream L&D Strategy Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals Acting as a compliance expert, advising the wider team and business leaders as appropriate Assessing and managing risks in the L&D processes, considering wider factors such as our People Priorities and Quality Findings Supporting the DAM with the development of the learner profiling tool(s) and associated validations process to ensure compliance risks as appropriately managed Reviewing Audit L&D dashboards and recommending enhancements with a particular focus on balancing compliance needs with learning effectiveness Maintaining our quality assurance processes, ensuring effective systems, processes and controls are in place Provide coaching and support to the wider team in the fulfilment of their duties Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the Stream Working as part of the Leadership Team to achieve our Audit L&D objectives Coordinating all compliance or regulatory reporting data with the support of the DAM and the MRC and Ops teams Supporting the ALDSO with regulatory compliance matters, through developing successful long-term strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and the regulators Representing BDO Audit Stream L&D at external events Bringing the latest thinking and innovation to the operational and compliance processes within L&D, enhancing the efficiency of the team and maintaining our system of quality management to support compliance and manage regulatory risk Advocating change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent), ideally with a background in Learning & Development / Adult Education background Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage but are not essential, subject to proven experience Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous experience in compliance and quality management systems would be beneficial Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (internal and external) Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans Strong project management skills are crucial - demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and to expected quality standards Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence and quality 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 and satisfying experiences at work, 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. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing service s. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 8,000 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients . click apply for full job details
Aylesbury - HP19 8RT, Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Didcot - OX11 7AW, Little Marlow - SL7 3RT, Marlow - SL7 2PN, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Job title Operations Integration Specialist Ref 42027 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Aylesbury - HP19 8RT, Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Didcot - OX11 7AW, Little Marlow - SL7 3RT, Marlow - SL7 2PN, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Salary starting from £47,500 per annum depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 26/11/2025 Location: Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Aylesbury, Marlow and Banbury STW, base location is negotiable within the Thames Valley Area Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday Salary: Starting from £47,500 Are you passionate about making sure big ideas work in the real world? As an Operations Integration Specialist at Thames Water, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of our infrastructure, ensuring that every project is built not just to work, but to last. You won't just observe projects from the side-lines-you'll be right at the core, championing operational needs from concept through to delivery. Fully embedded in our Waste and Bioresources Operations team and supporting Capital Delivery, you'll be the essential link between planning and performance, strategy and practicality. What You'll Be Doing as an Operations Integration Specialist Own the Ops Perspective: Influence design decisions by ensuring maintenance, resilience, and efficiency are baked in from the very beginning. Be the Bridge: Connect our Capital Delivery teams with on-the-ground operational realities to ensure solutions are robust and sustainable. Keep It Real: Challenge designs, flag risks, and help shape temporary and permanent solutions that work in the field, not just on paper. Champion Collaboration: Lead workshops, site meetings, and progress reviews-ensuring alignment across stakeholders and smooth site access. Know the Ground: Understand site-level performance and catchment dynamics, helping to steer smarter, data-driven decisions. Plan for the Future: Work with system planners to spot gaps between investment plans and what operations truly need. What should you bring to the role? Proven experience delivering projects that balance commercial, technical, and operational goals. Excellent communication and influencing skills-you can build relationships with everyone from field teams to senior stakeholders. Solid understanding of catchment systems, site operations, and how performance is shaped on the ground. Awareness of legislative frameworks and future regulations that could affect delivery. A background in engineering or similar technical environments. (experience in water/utilities is a plus) Strong grasp of Health & Safety systems and procedures. Self-starter mindset: resilient, proactive, and ready to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Due to the nature of the role, a Full UK Driving Licence is required. What's in it for you? Salary starting from £47,500 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Company Car Allowance is provided (subject to criteria). Performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better. So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Aylesbury - HP19 8RT, Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Didcot - OX11 7AW, Little Marlow - SL7 3RT, Marlow - SL7 2PN, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Job title Operations Integration Specialist Ref 42027 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Aylesbury - HP19 8RT, Banbury - OX16 4RZ, Didcot - OX11 7AW, Little Marlow - SL7 3RT, Marlow - SL7 2PN, Oxford - OX4 4XU, Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Salary starting from £47,500 per annum depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 26/11/2025 Location: Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Aylesbury, Marlow and Banbury STW, base location is negotiable within the Thames Valley Area Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday Salary: Starting from £47,500 Are you passionate about making sure big ideas work in the real world? As an Operations Integration Specialist at Thames Water, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of our infrastructure, ensuring that every project is built not just to work, but to last. You won't just observe projects from the side-lines-you'll be right at the core, championing operational needs from concept through to delivery. Fully embedded in our Waste and Bioresources Operations team and supporting Capital Delivery, you'll be the essential link between planning and performance, strategy and practicality. What You'll Be Doing as an Operations Integration Specialist Own the Ops Perspective: Influence design decisions by ensuring maintenance, resilience, and efficiency are baked in from the very beginning. Be the Bridge: Connect our Capital Delivery teams with on-the-ground operational realities to ensure solutions are robust and sustainable. Keep It Real: Challenge designs, flag risks, and help shape temporary and permanent solutions that work in the field, not just on paper. Champion Collaboration: Lead workshops, site meetings, and progress reviews-ensuring alignment across stakeholders and smooth site access. Know the Ground: Understand site-level performance and catchment dynamics, helping to steer smarter, data-driven decisions. Plan for the Future: Work with system planners to spot gaps between investment plans and what operations truly need. What should you bring to the role? Proven experience delivering projects that balance commercial, technical, and operational goals. Excellent communication and influencing skills-you can build relationships with everyone from field teams to senior stakeholders. Solid understanding of catchment systems, site operations, and how performance is shaped on the ground. Awareness of legislative frameworks and future regulations that could affect delivery. A background in engineering or similar technical environments. (experience in water/utilities is a plus) Strong grasp of Health & Safety systems and procedures. Self-starter mindset: resilient, proactive, and ready to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Due to the nature of the role, a Full UK Driving Licence is required. What's in it for you? Salary starting from £47,500 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Company Car Allowance is provided (subject to criteria). Performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better. So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Programme Planner Salary: Dependent on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job The role focuses on leading and coordinating the planning and scheduling of district heat network projects during the delivery phase, encompassing construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects progress efficiently, remain within budget, and support our client's strategic decarbonisation targets. Key duties include overseeing and monitoring project activities throughout construction, accurately tracking and reporting on delivery performance, preparing and presenting construction programmes and updates to senior management, forecasting timelines and resource requirements for the delivery phase, and developing enhanced methodologies to optimise project control and predictability. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, meticulous, and dedicated to advancing the delivery of low carbon heat networks, furthering the mission to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK. What you'll do Programme Development & Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project and MS Planner; integrate multidisciplinary inputs (delivery, finance, sales) into a master programme, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery actions. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams and external partners (contractors, consultants, local authorities); facilitate programme meetings and ensure timely information flow across stakeholders. Performance & Reporting: Track KPIs and programme milestones, prepare monthly project board reports, lead on data integrity and quality assurance for programme reporting. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with heat network regulations; support business planning and controlled document development for heat network delivery. What you'll need Experience in Project Management. Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is desirable. Proven experience in programme or project planning within infrastructure or energy sectors. Strong understanding of district heating systems, energy centres, and low carbon technologies. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in planning software (such as MS Project) and advanced expertise with reporting tools, particularly Excel. Critical path analysis, and project controls knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to interpret legal and commercial documentation. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Programme Planner Salary: Dependent on experience + Up to 20% performance bonus Benefits: Up to 7% matched Pension, private medical insurance, and travel insurance Hours/days per week: 37.5 hours/5 days Place of work: Hybrid (4 days in Bradford) Reports to: Delivery Director About the client To achieve Britain's climate goals, there is an urgent need for a national shift from fossil fuel heating to low carbon alternatives-and heat networks offer a proven, scalable option. Our client is one of the UK's leading developers of low carbon heat networks, committed to decarbonising heat in towns and cities and helping accelerate the transition to net zero. Their heat networks offer the lowest-cost, simplest, and fastest route to reducing carbon emissions from heating at scale, while also creating a long term foundation for healthier, greener urban areas. Our client has grown from a start up to managing more than £600 million worth of heat network projects, with plans to invest £1 billion over the next eight years to build new networks across the UK. The team includes some of the most experienced professionals in the sector-having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects. About the job The role focuses on leading and coordinating the planning and scheduling of district heat network projects during the delivery phase, encompassing construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects progress efficiently, remain within budget, and support our client's strategic decarbonisation targets. Key duties include overseeing and monitoring project activities throughout construction, accurately tracking and reporting on delivery performance, preparing and presenting construction programmes and updates to senior management, forecasting timelines and resource requirements for the delivery phase, and developing enhanced methodologies to optimise project control and predictability. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, meticulous, and dedicated to advancing the delivery of low carbon heat networks, furthering the mission to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK. What you'll do Programme Development & Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project and MS Planner; integrate multidisciplinary inputs (delivery, finance, sales) into a master programme, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement recovery actions. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal teams and external partners (contractors, consultants, local authorities); facilitate programme meetings and ensure timely information flow across stakeholders. Performance & Reporting: Track KPIs and programme milestones, prepare monthly project board reports, lead on data integrity and quality assurance for programme reporting. Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with heat network regulations; support business planning and controlled document development for heat network delivery. What you'll need Experience in Project Management. Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is desirable. Proven experience in programme or project planning within infrastructure or energy sectors. Strong understanding of district heating systems, energy centres, and low carbon technologies. Demonstrated high level of proficiency in planning software (such as MS Project) and advanced expertise with reporting tools, particularly Excel. Critical path analysis, and project controls knowledge. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to interpret legal and commercial documentation. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.
Do you want to work for one of the world's leading firms in automation? Join a multibillion-pound global quant firm specializing in quantitative-driven electronic market-making, providing liquidity across Equity, FX, Fixed Income, and Commodity markets. Operating globally with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues, they ensure market participants access the best prices across asset classes. With a lean structure, employees are valued as individuals rather than just numbers. The CEO knows their names, and their contributions have a direct impact on the business. Driven by bright, inquisitive minds, the company fosters a flat structure where all ideas are evaluated, prioritized, and supported for implementation. They are currently searching for a skilled Data Center Operations Engineer to work in the first class environment. With a great team culture, this could be your final career stop! If you're interested, apply today! Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and troubleshoot network switches and server infrastructure in data centre environments Perform hands-on hardware and networking support at local data centres; assist with global rollouts when required Build and manage racks, including structured cabling, optics/transceivers, and power planning Collaborate with engineering teams to support low-latency trading infrastructure, ensuring optimal network performance Maintain high standards for uptime, reliability, and operational procedures Required Skills/Qualifications: Proven experience working in low-latency trading, HPC, or colocation data centres Strong understanding of networking concepts (Layer 1-3), switching technologies, and hands-on experience with vendors like Arista, Cisco, or Juniper Ability to log in to switches, perform basic configurations, diagnostics, and packet-level troubleshooting Familiarity with server hardware components such as NICs, SSDs, GPUs, FPGAs, and transceivers Exposure to Linux systems (command line and basic performance/debug tools) Ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments, manage competing priorities, and travel locally as needed. Location: London (onsite with travel to DCs) Salary: Up to £200,000 total comp
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Do you want to work for one of the world's leading firms in automation? Join a multibillion-pound global quant firm specializing in quantitative-driven electronic market-making, providing liquidity across Equity, FX, Fixed Income, and Commodity markets. Operating globally with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues, they ensure market participants access the best prices across asset classes. With a lean structure, employees are valued as individuals rather than just numbers. The CEO knows their names, and their contributions have a direct impact on the business. Driven by bright, inquisitive minds, the company fosters a flat structure where all ideas are evaluated, prioritized, and supported for implementation. They are currently searching for a skilled Data Center Operations Engineer to work in the first class environment. With a great team culture, this could be your final career stop! If you're interested, apply today! Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and troubleshoot network switches and server infrastructure in data centre environments Perform hands-on hardware and networking support at local data centres; assist with global rollouts when required Build and manage racks, including structured cabling, optics/transceivers, and power planning Collaborate with engineering teams to support low-latency trading infrastructure, ensuring optimal network performance Maintain high standards for uptime, reliability, and operational procedures Required Skills/Qualifications: Proven experience working in low-latency trading, HPC, or colocation data centres Strong understanding of networking concepts (Layer 1-3), switching technologies, and hands-on experience with vendors like Arista, Cisco, or Juniper Ability to log in to switches, perform basic configurations, diagnostics, and packet-level troubleshooting Familiarity with server hardware components such as NICs, SSDs, GPUs, FPGAs, and transceivers Exposure to Linux systems (command line and basic performance/debug tools) Ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments, manage competing priorities, and travel locally as needed. Location: London (onsite with travel to DCs) Salary: Up to £200,000 total comp
Associate Director - Industrial Architecture Shape the Future of Built Environments Are you ready for a senior-level opportunity to lead,inspire, and make a real impact? At Tetra Tech RPS, we're looking for anambitious and experienced Associate Director to join our Architectureteam based in Newark, with hybrid working available. This is a fantastic chance to work on diverse, high-profiledevelopment projects across sectors including strategic land, logistics,retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres,and energy. Whether you're actively seeking your next challenge or open toexploring new possibilities, this role offers the opportunity to influencestrategy, lead talented teams, and deliver exceptional outcomes for ourclients. Purpose & Scope of the Role As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role inshaping and delivering architectural solutions that meet client objectives andexceed expectations. You will lead projects from bid stage through tocompletion, ensuring that client requirements and deadlines are met whilemaintaining the highest standards of quality. In this role, you will takeownership of planning, reviewing, and managing projects, while also drivingbusiness development initiatives through the preparation of tenders, presentations,and active participation in sector meetings. Building trusted advisorrelationships with clients and stakeholders will be central to your success,alongside contributing to strategic business plans and supporting operationalgoals. You will also mentor and manage team members, fostering a positiveculture that promotes collaboration, talent development, and careerprogression, while providing technical leadership to guide the team indelivering outstanding results. Your Impact in this Position You'll be instrumental in driving project success, securingnew business, and maintaining our reputation for excellence. Success in thisrole is measured through leadership, collaboration, and delivery of innovativearchitectural solutions. With clear pathways for growth and the chance to makea meaningful impact, this is a role where your expertise and achievements areactively supported. Your Toolkit for Success at RPS At RPS, we recruit using core capabilities-the essentialskills, experience, and responsibilities required to perform the roleeffectively. But here's the secret: there's no such thing as the'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for thisrole, we'd love to hear from you. Technical Expertise You will bring considerable technical knowledge and hands-on experience in thedesign and delivery of complex architectural projects, particularly within industrialsectors. This includes a deep understanding of building regulations, planningprocesses, and compliance standards, as well as the ability to apply innovativedesign principles that balance functionality, sustainability, and aestheticappeal. Your expertise should encompass the full project lifecycle-from conceptand feasibility studies through detailed design and constructionoversight-ensuring that every solution is practical, commercially viable, andaligned with client objectives. A strong awareness of both local and nationalmarkets is essential, enabling you to anticipate trends, respond to regulatorychanges, and deliver designs that meet the evolving needs of diversestakeholders. Proficiency in industry-standard design software, BIM methodologies,and digital collaboration tools will be key to driving efficiency andmaintaining technical excellence across all projects. Leadership & Mentoring As an Associate Director, you will be a visible and influential leader who setsthe tone for collaboration and excellence within the team. Your ability toinspire and motivate others will be critical in creating a culture wherecreativity, accountability, and professional growth thrive. You will lead byexample, providing clear direction and fostering an environment whereindividuals feel empowered to contribute their best work. Beyond managingday-to-day operations, you will take an active role in mentoring teammembers-sharing your technical expertise, guiding them through complexchallenges, and supporting their career development through structured feedbackand coaching. Your leadership will extend to building team cohesion, promotingknowledge sharing, and ensuring that every member feels valued and supported.By balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, you will help shapea high-performing team that consistently delivers outstanding results whilenurturing the next generation of architectural talent. Strategic Project Leadership You will demonstrate exceptional ability to lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This competency encompasses strategic planning, resource management, and proactive problem-solving to deliver outstanding architectural solutions. Your role will involve balancing operational oversight with hands-on involvement, driving efficiency while maintaining creativity and technical excellence. By fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and building trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered successfully and contribute to the long-term growth and reputation of the business. Business Development You will be expected to demonstrate a strong commercial mindset and the abilityto identify opportunities that drive growth and strengthen our market position.This means actively seeking new business prospects, nurturing relationshipswith potential clients, and leveraging your industry knowledge to anticipateemerging trends. You will play a key role in securing new projects by preparingcompelling tenders and presentations, attending sector-specific meetings, andrepresenting the business at networking events. Your contribution to strategicgrowth plans will be vital, as you provide market intelligence, influencebusiness strategies, and help shape the direction of our architecturaloffering. By combining creativity with commercial acumen, you will ensure thatour services remain competitive, innovative, and aligned with client needs. Communication & Relationship Building Exceptional communication skills are fundamental to success in this role. Youwill be adept at articulating complex technical concepts in a clear andaccessible manner, whether in written reports, formal presentations, or clientmeetings. Building and maintaining strong relationships will be at the heart ofyour approach-fostering trust and collaboration with clients, colleagues, andexternal stakeholders. Your ability to listen, understand, and respond toclient objectives will ensure that projects run smoothly and expectations areexceeded. Internally, you will contribute to a positive team culture bypromoting open dialogue, encouraging knowledge sharing, and supportingcolleagues at all levels. Externally, you will represent the business withprofessionalism and confidence, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted advisorand industry leader. Mandatory Requirements Chartered status of a relevant professional body. Ability and willingness to travel as necessary Beneficial: Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen. Experience in strategic planning and business development About Tetra Tech RPS Tetra Tech RPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environmentacross all areas of our organisation. We recognise that a broad range ofbackgrounds and perspectives contributes to a more dynamic, innovative, andsupportive workplace where every individual is empowered to share their ideasand contribute meaningfully. Weare dedicated to building a culture of respect and equity, where people arevalued regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, age, belief system,sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. Inalignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments tosupport candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This couldinclude adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physicalworkspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during therecruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Flexible and part-time workingoptions are available in this role, with working patterns agreedcollaboratively between employees and line managers to support individualwellbeing and optimal performance. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Associate Director - Industrial Architecture Shape the Future of Built Environments Are you ready for a senior-level opportunity to lead,inspire, and make a real impact? At Tetra Tech RPS, we're looking for anambitious and experienced Associate Director to join our Architectureteam based in Newark, with hybrid working available. This is a fantastic chance to work on diverse, high-profiledevelopment projects across sectors including strategic land, logistics,retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres,and energy. Whether you're actively seeking your next challenge or open toexploring new possibilities, this role offers the opportunity to influencestrategy, lead talented teams, and deliver exceptional outcomes for ourclients. Purpose & Scope of the Role As an Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role inshaping and delivering architectural solutions that meet client objectives andexceed expectations. You will lead projects from bid stage through tocompletion, ensuring that client requirements and deadlines are met whilemaintaining the highest standards of quality. In this role, you will takeownership of planning, reviewing, and managing projects, while also drivingbusiness development initiatives through the preparation of tenders, presentations,and active participation in sector meetings. Building trusted advisorrelationships with clients and stakeholders will be central to your success,alongside contributing to strategic business plans and supporting operationalgoals. You will also mentor and manage team members, fostering a positiveculture that promotes collaboration, talent development, and careerprogression, while providing technical leadership to guide the team indelivering outstanding results. Your Impact in this Position You'll be instrumental in driving project success, securingnew business, and maintaining our reputation for excellence. Success in thisrole is measured through leadership, collaboration, and delivery of innovativearchitectural solutions. With clear pathways for growth and the chance to makea meaningful impact, this is a role where your expertise and achievements areactively supported. Your Toolkit for Success at RPS At RPS, we recruit using core capabilities-the essentialskills, experience, and responsibilities required to perform the roleeffectively. But here's the secret: there's no such thing as the'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for thisrole, we'd love to hear from you. Technical Expertise You will bring considerable technical knowledge and hands-on experience in thedesign and delivery of complex architectural projects, particularly within industrialsectors. This includes a deep understanding of building regulations, planningprocesses, and compliance standards, as well as the ability to apply innovativedesign principles that balance functionality, sustainability, and aestheticappeal. Your expertise should encompass the full project lifecycle-from conceptand feasibility studies through detailed design and constructionoversight-ensuring that every solution is practical, commercially viable, andaligned with client objectives. A strong awareness of both local and nationalmarkets is essential, enabling you to anticipate trends, respond to regulatorychanges, and deliver designs that meet the evolving needs of diversestakeholders. Proficiency in industry-standard design software, BIM methodologies,and digital collaboration tools will be key to driving efficiency andmaintaining technical excellence across all projects. Leadership & Mentoring As an Associate Director, you will be a visible and influential leader who setsthe tone for collaboration and excellence within the team. Your ability toinspire and motivate others will be critical in creating a culture wherecreativity, accountability, and professional growth thrive. You will lead byexample, providing clear direction and fostering an environment whereindividuals feel empowered to contribute their best work. Beyond managingday-to-day operations, you will take an active role in mentoring teammembers-sharing your technical expertise, guiding them through complexchallenges, and supporting their career development through structured feedbackand coaching. Your leadership will extend to building team cohesion, promotingknowledge sharing, and ensuring that every member feels valued and supported.By balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, you will help shapea high-performing team that consistently delivers outstanding results whilenurturing the next generation of architectural talent. Strategic Project Leadership You will demonstrate exceptional ability to lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This competency encompasses strategic planning, resource management, and proactive problem-solving to deliver outstanding architectural solutions. Your role will involve balancing operational oversight with hands-on involvement, driving efficiency while maintaining creativity and technical excellence. By fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and building trusted advisor relationships with clients and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered successfully and contribute to the long-term growth and reputation of the business. Business Development You will be expected to demonstrate a strong commercial mindset and the abilityto identify opportunities that drive growth and strengthen our market position.This means actively seeking new business prospects, nurturing relationshipswith potential clients, and leveraging your industry knowledge to anticipateemerging trends. You will play a key role in securing new projects by preparingcompelling tenders and presentations, attending sector-specific meetings, andrepresenting the business at networking events. Your contribution to strategicgrowth plans will be vital, as you provide market intelligence, influencebusiness strategies, and help shape the direction of our architecturaloffering. By combining creativity with commercial acumen, you will ensure thatour services remain competitive, innovative, and aligned with client needs. Communication & Relationship Building Exceptional communication skills are fundamental to success in this role. Youwill be adept at articulating complex technical concepts in a clear andaccessible manner, whether in written reports, formal presentations, or clientmeetings. Building and maintaining strong relationships will be at the heart ofyour approach-fostering trust and collaboration with clients, colleagues, andexternal stakeholders. Your ability to listen, understand, and respond toclient objectives will ensure that projects run smoothly and expectations areexceeded. Internally, you will contribute to a positive team culture bypromoting open dialogue, encouraging knowledge sharing, and supportingcolleagues at all levels. Externally, you will represent the business withprofessionalism and confidence, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted advisorand industry leader. Mandatory Requirements Chartered status of a relevant professional body. Ability and willingness to travel as necessary Beneficial: Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen. Experience in strategic planning and business development About Tetra Tech RPS Tetra Tech RPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environmentacross all areas of our organisation. We recognise that a broad range ofbackgrounds and perspectives contributes to a more dynamic, innovative, andsupportive workplace where every individual is empowered to share their ideasand contribute meaningfully. Weare dedicated to building a culture of respect and equity, where people arevalued regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, age, belief system,sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. Inalignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments tosupport candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This couldinclude adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physicalworkspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during therecruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Flexible and part-time workingoptions are available in this role, with working patterns agreedcollaboratively between employees and line managers to support individualwellbeing and optimal performance. JBRP1_UKTJ
We are an emerging AI infrastructure start-up building next-generation data centres and high-performance compute environments to power AI, LLM training, and cloud-scale workloads, powered by renewable energy, rooted in sovereign capability, and designed to give enterprises and innovators the compute they need. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly expanding our site development pipeline, engineering capabilities, and commercial partnerships. As FP&A Manager, you will own financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across our AI and data centre portfolio. You will also assess project viability, analyse capex requirements, model long-term returns, and provide insights that shape our expansion roadmap as well as dealing with a number of ad 'hoc requests as we gear up our operations and activities. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash planning, and long-range modelling. Build capex, opex, utilisation, and ROI/IRR models. Prepare monthly reporting packs and KPI dashboards. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Real Estate, and Commercial teams. Support site feasibility, power procurement, and hardware lifecycle planning. Prepare financial materials for fundraising and investor updates. Improve FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting processes. Skills & Experience Required ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent. Expertise in technical accounting as you will need to support the financial accounting team and the audit process. Proven financial modelling knowledge. Great communication and previous business partnering proficiency. Understanding of data centre economics and GPU/compute economics - desired. FP&A experience in infrastructure, data centres, energy, telecoms, or high-capex tech - desired Personal Attributes Highly analytical and commercially minded. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced start-up. Detail-oriented with strong strategic thinking. Able to collaborate effectively with technical teams. Self-starter, motivated, keen to learn and develop What We Offer Competitive compensation package Hybrid/remote flexibility. Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a frontier technology sector. Impactful role with significant exposure to leadership.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
We are an emerging AI infrastructure start-up building next-generation data centres and high-performance compute environments to power AI, LLM training, and cloud-scale workloads, powered by renewable energy, rooted in sovereign capability, and designed to give enterprises and innovators the compute they need. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly expanding our site development pipeline, engineering capabilities, and commercial partnerships. As FP&A Manager, you will own financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across our AI and data centre portfolio. You will also assess project viability, analyse capex requirements, model long-term returns, and provide insights that shape our expansion roadmap as well as dealing with a number of ad 'hoc requests as we gear up our operations and activities. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash planning, and long-range modelling. Build capex, opex, utilisation, and ROI/IRR models. Prepare monthly reporting packs and KPI dashboards. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Real Estate, and Commercial teams. Support site feasibility, power procurement, and hardware lifecycle planning. Prepare financial materials for fundraising and investor updates. Improve FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting processes. Skills & Experience Required ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent. Expertise in technical accounting as you will need to support the financial accounting team and the audit process. Proven financial modelling knowledge. Great communication and previous business partnering proficiency. Understanding of data centre economics and GPU/compute economics - desired. FP&A experience in infrastructure, data centres, energy, telecoms, or high-capex tech - desired Personal Attributes Highly analytical and commercially minded. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced start-up. Detail-oriented with strong strategic thinking. Able to collaborate effectively with technical teams. Self-starter, motivated, keen to learn and develop What We Offer Competitive compensation package Hybrid/remote flexibility. Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a frontier technology sector. Impactful role with significant exposure to leadership.
