Senior Estimator - Civils / Infrastructure Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office/client site) Permanent Full Time £70,000 - £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension + Increasing Annual Leave We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civils contractor with a strong and growing presence in rail, drainage and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team based in Welwyn Garden City. This is a hands-on, senior-level role for someone who thrives on leading bids, shaping tender strategy and working collaboratively across commercial, engineering and planning functions. The company welcomes candidates from a broad range of backgrounds - including those who have progressed from site-based roles into estimating - and while rail experience is an advantage, strong civils or infrastructure experience is equally valued. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on producing detailed, accurate and competitive estimates for civils and drainage works, typically on projects valued up to £5m. You will work closely with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to define methodology and pricing approach, and will play a central role in securing new work in line with the company's growth objectives. The role carries responsibility for mentoring junior estimators, maintaining robust estimating systems and presenting adjudication packs to senior stakeholders. Following contract award, you will prepare handover documentation for operational teams and provide ongoing support through the mobilisation phase. Key Responsibilities Lead Estimates Undertake and lead estimates in accordance with company procedures and tender requirements Mentor and develop junior estimators, particularly on larger, more complex tenders Liaise with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to agree methodology and pricing principles Identify risks and opportunities throughout the tender process Maintain a register of key assumptions and keep the tender estimate file accurate and up to date Provide indicative pricing support for business development activity Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating accuracy and current cost levels Adjudication Prepare estimating adjudication packs and present the basis of estimate and key assumptions to senior stakeholders Maintain notes of adjudication meetings and close out actions arising Monitor customer negotiations and seek amended authority as required Handover & Post-Award Support Prepare handover packs for operational and commercial teams following contract award Maintain notes of handover meetings Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and its key assumptions What We're Looking For A strong background in civils, drainage, utilities or infrastructure - rail experience is welcome but not essential Proven experience preparing estimates on projects up to approximately £5m in value Numerate and IT literate, with good working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Excel Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging with clients and internal teams at a senior level Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail Ability to travel for client meetings and site visits as required Chartered, incorporated or equivalent professional status would be advantageous Candidates who have progressed from hands-on site roles into estimating are very welcome to apply Salary & Benefits £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Car allowance 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Company pension Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the office or on client site Why Apply? Join a supportive, expanding contractor with a strong and growing project pipeline Real influence over bid strategy and tender decision-making at a senior level Opportunity to lead on major tender submissions and mentor the next generation of estimators A stable, long-term role with clear potential for progression If you have the experience and ambition to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Estimator - Civils / Infrastructure Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - minimum 3 days office/client site) Permanent Full Time £70,000 - £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension + Increasing Annual Leave We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civils contractor with a strong and growing presence in rail, drainage and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team based in Welwyn Garden City. This is a hands-on, senior-level role for someone who thrives on leading bids, shaping tender strategy and working collaboratively across commercial, engineering and planning functions. The company welcomes candidates from a broad range of backgrounds - including those who have progressed from site-based roles into estimating - and while rail experience is an advantage, strong civils or infrastructure experience is equally valued. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on producing detailed, accurate and competitive estimates for civils and drainage works, typically on projects valued up to £5m. You will work closely with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to define methodology and pricing approach, and will play a central role in securing new work in line with the company's growth objectives. The role carries responsibility for mentoring junior estimators, maintaining robust estimating systems and presenting adjudication packs to senior stakeholders. Following contract award, you will prepare handover documentation for operational teams and provide ongoing support through the mobilisation phase. Key Responsibilities Lead Estimates Undertake and lead estimates in accordance with company procedures and tender requirements Mentor and develop junior estimators, particularly on larger, more complex tenders Liaise with Bid Managers, Engineers, Planners and the Commercial team to agree methodology and pricing principles Identify risks and opportunities throughout the tender process Maintain a register of key assumptions and keep the tender estimate file accurate and up to date Provide indicative pricing support for business development activity Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating accuracy and current cost levels Adjudication Prepare estimating adjudication packs and present the basis of estimate and key assumptions to senior stakeholders Maintain notes of adjudication meetings and close out actions arising Monitor customer negotiations and seek amended authority as required Handover & Post-Award Support Prepare handover packs for operational and commercial teams following contract award Maintain notes of handover meetings Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and its key assumptions What We're Looking For A strong background in civils, drainage, utilities or infrastructure - rail experience is welcome but not essential Proven experience preparing estimates on projects up to approximately £5m in value Numerate and IT literate, with good working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Excel Confident presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging with clients and internal teams at a senior level Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail Ability to travel for client meetings and site visits as required Chartered, incorporated or equivalent professional status would be advantageous Candidates who have progressed from hands-on site roles into estimating are very welcome to apply Salary & Benefits £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Car allowance 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service Company pension Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week in the office or on client site Why Apply? Join a supportive, expanding contractor with a strong and growing project pipeline Real influence over bid strategy and tender decision-making at a senior level Opportunity to lead on major tender submissions and mentor the next generation of estimators A stable, long-term role with clear potential for progression If you have the experience and ambition to make a real impact in a growing business, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Purchasing Manager Annual Salary: £50-65k per annum Location: Wandsworth, London, UK Job Type: Office based Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (or 30 minutes earlier or later start) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier relationships, managing contracts, and focusing on pricing strategies and cost reduction. This role requires strong negotiation skills, excellent leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management. Day-to-day of the role: Manage direct purchases from our global network of suppliers and partners. Lead and manage a small team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and supplier management. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Head of Supply Chain to align purchasing activities with overall business objectives. Utilise tools such as QBR and Scorecards to maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive pricing. Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to make informed purchasing decisions. Evaluate supplier bids and proposals to determine the most advantageous pricing and terms. Work closely with production, planning, logistics, sourcing, and finance teams to ensure alignment and effective communication. Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier relationships and pricing strategies. Utilise procurement software and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in purchasing processes. Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing performance, pricing trends, and KPIs to senior management. Continuously improve purchasing processes and methodologies to drive operational excellence. Required Skills & Qualifications: At least 5 years of proven experience in purchasing and supplier management, preferably within the manufacturing industry. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; OR relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS part/complete qualified, APICS). Experience with global supply chains. Proven negotiation and contract management abilities. Proficiency in ERP, procurement software, and tools (e.g., SAP, Excel). Benefits: Company pension Sick pay Casual dress Private medical insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Company events Benefit Hub Breakfast Club Company Social Clubs
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Manager Annual Salary: £50-65k per annum Location: Wandsworth, London, UK Job Type: Office based Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (or 30 minutes earlier or later start) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier relationships, managing contracts, and focusing on pricing strategies and cost reduction. This role requires strong negotiation skills, excellent leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management. Day-to-day of the role: Manage direct purchases from our global network of suppliers and partners. Lead and manage a small team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and supplier management. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Head of Supply Chain to align purchasing activities with overall business objectives. Utilise tools such as QBR and Scorecards to maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive pricing. Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to make informed purchasing decisions. Evaluate supplier bids and proposals to determine the most advantageous pricing and terms. Work closely with production, planning, logistics, sourcing, and finance teams to ensure alignment and effective communication. Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier relationships and pricing strategies. Utilise procurement software and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in purchasing processes. Prepare and present regular reports on purchasing performance, pricing trends, and KPIs to senior management. Continuously improve purchasing processes and methodologies to drive operational excellence. Required Skills & Qualifications: At least 5 years of proven experience in purchasing and supplier management, preferably within the manufacturing industry. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; OR relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS part/complete qualified, APICS). Experience with global supply chains. Proven negotiation and contract management abilities. Proficiency in ERP, procurement software, and tools (e.g., SAP, Excel). Benefits: Company pension Sick pay Casual dress Private medical insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Company events Benefit Hub Breakfast Club Company Social Clubs
APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED
Colchester, Essex
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Essex Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£75k-£85k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, bonus Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor with a profitable track record, high staff retention rate and busy pipeline of work are currently looking to expand their Bid Management team with a talented professional to work on click apply for full job details
TXM Recruit are supporting a well-established, innovation-led engineering business in their search for a Bid Manager to join their growing team. The Opportunity This is a newly created position within a business undergoing significant transformation and growth. It offers a unique opportunity to shape and define the role, driving improvements across the bid and project life cyclewhile playing a key click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
TXM Recruit are supporting a well-established, innovation-led engineering business in their search for a Bid Manager to join their growing team. The Opportunity This is a newly created position within a business undergoing significant transformation and growth. It offers a unique opportunity to shape and define the role, driving improvements across the bid and project life cyclewhile playing a key click apply for full job details
Summary: The Head of Engagement & Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's mission forward by developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies. This position is essential for enhancing community engagement and building lasting relationships with donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives in North Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in fundraising efforts. Why This Role Matters As Head of Engagement & Fundraising, you ll be the strategic force behind the charity s mission developing and delivering an ambitious engagement and income generation strategy that strengthens long term sustainability. You ll lead a passionate team, champion the charity s voice across all channels, and build meaningful relationships with funders, partners, community groups and local networks. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your ideas, leadership and creativity will directly shape impact across the region. What You Will Do: Strategic fundraising growth Create and deliver a forward thinking fundraising strategy that increases and diversifies annual income. Marketing & engagement leadership Oversee all marketing activity across digital, social, PR, campaigns and events. Team development Coach, inspire and develop a high performing team across marketing and fundraising. Funding applications Lead and project manage compelling bids to trusts, foundations and grant making bodies. Stakeholder relationships Build trusted partnerships with funders, community groups, local networks and internal teams Who we re looking for We re looking for an experienced, values driven professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver in practice. You ll be: An experienced fundraising and engagement manager from the UK charity, social care or community sector A confident, inclusive leader with a coaching mindset and proven experience of managing and developing teams A strong grant writer with a successful track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and grant making bodies A digitally savvy marketer with hands on experience across social media, email, CRM systems and online fundraising platforms A natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives in community focused environments A creative storyteller able to craft compelling campaigns and messages that inspire action Someone with a proactive, can do attitude, excellent time management skills and the ability to get things done in a fast paced setting A values driven professional who wants their work to make a genuine and lasting difference Why join us? Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience Early finish every Friday at 2pm Supportive, values driven and collaborative culture Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people s lives How to apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills, and values align with this role. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under represented communities. Closing date: 26 May 2026 at midday We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note: no recruitment agencies or third party applications, thank you. Our values Collaboration- Working closely with our residents, customers, locality and service users to understand and respond to their needs Caring- Caring for others and the environment Respectful- Treating people with respect Efficiency -Using resources effectively and efficiently
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Summary: The Head of Engagement & Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's mission forward by developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies. This position is essential for enhancing community engagement and building lasting relationships with donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives in North Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in fundraising efforts. Why This Role Matters As Head of Engagement & Fundraising, you ll be the strategic force behind the charity s mission developing and delivering an ambitious engagement and income generation strategy that strengthens long term sustainability. You ll lead a passionate team, champion the charity s voice across all channels, and build meaningful relationships with funders, partners, community groups and local networks. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your ideas, leadership and creativity will directly shape impact across the region. What You Will Do: Strategic fundraising growth Create and deliver a forward thinking fundraising strategy that increases and diversifies annual income. Marketing & engagement leadership Oversee all marketing activity across digital, social, PR, campaigns and events. Team development Coach, inspire and develop a high performing team across marketing and fundraising. Funding applications Lead and project manage compelling bids to trusts, foundations and grant making bodies. Stakeholder relationships Build trusted partnerships with funders, community groups, local networks and internal teams Who we re looking for We re looking for an experienced, values driven professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver in practice. You ll be: An experienced fundraising and engagement manager from the UK charity, social care or community sector A confident, inclusive leader with a coaching mindset and proven experience of managing and developing teams A strong grant writer with a successful track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations and grant making bodies A digitally savvy marketer with hands on experience across social media, email, CRM systems and online fundraising platforms A natural communicator and relationship builder who thrives in community focused environments A creative storyteller able to craft compelling campaigns and messages that inspire action Someone with a proactive, can do attitude, excellent time management skills and the ability to get things done in a fast paced setting A values driven professional who wants their work to make a genuine and lasting difference Why join us? Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience Early finish every Friday at 2pm Supportive, values driven and collaborative culture Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people s lives How to apply To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills, and values align with this role. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under represented communities. Closing date: 26 May 2026 at midday We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please note: no recruitment agencies or third party applications, thank you. Our values Collaboration- Working closely with our residents, customers, locality and service users to understand and respond to their needs Caring- Caring for others and the environment Respectful- Treating people with respect Efficiency -Using resources effectively and efficiently
Work Winning Manager / Senior Bid Manager Boldon -Northeast Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role where you'll be responsible for managing and delivering bids within an area of the business that turns over £25 million pa. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes by providing clear direction, motivation, and support to the bid team - ensuring alignment with business goals and full compliance with company policies and procedures. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide leadership for bid team and keep up to date with industry movements and trends in order to demonstrate our credibility and influence current/prospective clients. Work with the Business Development Managers to identify and convert work winning opportunities into profitable contracts, in line with business strategy. Develop and maintain a network of external relationships, to raise the company profile, generate new business opportunities, understand the competition. Use expertise, market intelligence, customer knowledge and influence to prepare a bid winning strategy that differentiates NG Bailey from our competition. Secure support from work winning and operational leaders, involving internal/external stakeholders, to deliver the bid within budget. Undertake peer review with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager. Present prime cost values, with risks and opportunities at final settlement. Manage the production of allocated bid submissions. Work with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager to ensure Group and Business unit approval. What we're looking for : Someone who comes from a background in Engineering, ideally as a Project Manager or Engineer, who has already made the move into Bid Management and comes with experience in this area. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Work Winning Manager / Senior Bid Manager Boldon -Northeast Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role where you'll be responsible for managing and delivering bids within an area of the business that turns over £25 million pa. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes by providing clear direction, motivation, and support to the bid team - ensuring alignment with business goals and full compliance with company policies and procedures. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide leadership for bid team and keep up to date with industry movements and trends in order to demonstrate our credibility and influence current/prospective clients. Work with the Business Development Managers to identify and convert work winning opportunities into profitable contracts, in line with business strategy. Develop and maintain a network of external relationships, to raise the company profile, generate new business opportunities, understand the competition. Use expertise, market intelligence, customer knowledge and influence to prepare a bid winning strategy that differentiates NG Bailey from our competition. Secure support from work winning and operational leaders, involving internal/external stakeholders, to deliver the bid within budget. Undertake peer review with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager. Present prime cost values, with risks and opportunities at final settlement. Manage the production of allocated bid submissions. Work with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager to ensure Group and Business unit approval. What we're looking for : Someone who comes from a background in Engineering, ideally as a Project Manager or Engineer, who has already made the move into Bid Management and comes with experience in this area. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Randstad Construction & Property
Southampton, Hampshire
We are recruiting for a Design Manager for a national Tier 1 contractor from their regional office in Southampton. They are one of the largest contractors in the UK and have been producing amazing financial results for the last 5 years based on a clear business strategy of quality and risk management. They woek only on frameworks across education, care, MOD and defence, MOJ, bio research and other cutting edge marketplaces. Projects range from £10 to £70 million across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire. The role is to work on schemes from bid stages and then through the detailed 2nd stage before taking onto site and helping build and deliver the scheme so bid it, win it, 2nd stage it then take to site and deliver it - full life cycle of the project. They are looking for either experienced Design Managers who want the opportunity to get involved in full life cycle of a development and actually have your voice heard and ideas taken seriously or ambitious Design Co-Ordinators ready to take the step up and with the implementation of the building safety act if you are chartered then that would be advantage - if not they are happy to help with the external training to get you there. They offer a competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus and its a great place to work with energetic leadership teams wanting to make a real difference in the patch. Please apply on line or give me a call on for more details. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a Design Manager for a national Tier 1 contractor from their regional office in Southampton. They are one of the largest contractors in the UK and have been producing amazing financial results for the last 5 years based on a clear business strategy of quality and risk management. They woek only on frameworks across education, care, MOD and defence, MOJ, bio research and other cutting edge marketplaces. Projects range from £10 to £70 million across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire. The role is to work on schemes from bid stages and then through the detailed 2nd stage before taking onto site and helping build and deliver the scheme so bid it, win it, 2nd stage it then take to site and deliver it - full life cycle of the project. They are looking for either experienced Design Managers who want the opportunity to get involved in full life cycle of a development and actually have your voice heard and ideas taken seriously or ambitious Design Co-Ordinators ready to take the step up and with the implementation of the building safety act if you are chartered then that would be advantage - if not they are happy to help with the external training to get you there. They offer a competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus and its a great place to work with energetic leadership teams wanting to make a real difference in the patch. Please apply on line or give me a call on for more details. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
The Opportunity: Our client is seeking a talented and creative Bid Manager to join their Manchester-based bid and multimedia team. This is not your typical bid role, this team approaches tenders like full-scale marketing campaigns , incorporating bespoke design, storytelling, and even video content to win work click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
The Opportunity: Our client is seeking a talented and creative Bid Manager to join their Manchester-based bid and multimedia team. This is not your typical bid role, this team approaches tenders like full-scale marketing campaigns , incorporating bespoke design, storytelling, and even video content to win work click apply for full job details
About Access to Sports Project Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth. Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years. The Opportunity The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships. Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time. While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time. You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by: Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth. Key Responsibilities Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities Research, develop and submit new funding applications Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies Systems, Data & Insight Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees Relationship Management & New Business Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities Fundraising Strategy & Delivery Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation Collaboration & Culture Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve You ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport. About You We re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven. Essential Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants). Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills Excellent relationship management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities Strong organisational and project management skills Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders Desirable Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving Experience implementing or working with a CRM Experience in a small or growing charity environment Personal Qualities Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy Comfortable being hands-on and mucking in as part of a small team Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus) Safeguarding & Values Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Why Join Us? A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
About Access to Sports Project Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth. Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years. The Opportunity The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships. Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time. While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time. You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by: Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth. Key Responsibilities Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities Research, develop and submit new funding applications Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies Systems, Data & Insight Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees Relationship Management & New Business Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities Fundraising Strategy & Delivery Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation Collaboration & Culture Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve You ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport. About You We re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven. Essential Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants). Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills Excellent relationship management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities Strong organisational and project management skills Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders Desirable Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving Experience implementing or working with a CRM Experience in a small or growing charity environment Personal Qualities Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy Comfortable being hands-on and mucking in as part of a small team Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus) Safeguarding & Values Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Why Join Us? A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
A world-class architecture & design firm is seeking a Bid Manager for the Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bid management within architecture or construction, fluent in English and preferably Arabic. Responsibilities include managing the full bid process, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing best practices. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000 is offered along with excellent benefits. Apply with your CV to join this dynamic team.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
A world-class architecture & design firm is seeking a Bid Manager for the Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bid management within architecture or construction, fluent in English and preferably Arabic. Responsibilities include managing the full bid process, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing best practices. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000 is offered along with excellent benefits. Apply with your CV to join this dynamic team.
Business Development Manager - HVAC Systems Suitable for: HVAC Sales Manager Technical Sales Manager Business Development Manager Industrial HVAC Sales Manager Engineering Sales Manager Consultant Sales Manager Specification Manager Summary A specialist UK HVAC manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across technically demanding industrial sectors, including offshore, oil & gas, defence, and nuclear. This role will focus on developing new business opportunities, strengthening relationships with key clients and consultants, and increasing enquiry levels across targeted markets. Role Develop and implement a business development strategy to support company growth Generate new enquiries and identify project opportunities within target sectors Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and end users Develop repeat business and maximise value from existing accounts Identify emerging opportunities within specialist HVAC applications Work closely with internal engineering and proposals teams to develop technical solutions Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities Maintain sales pipeline visibility and support bid strategy Requirements Proven experience in business development or technical sales within HVAC, mechanical engineering or industrial equipment Experience selling into industrial, energy, marine or infrastructure sectors Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to build relationships with consultants, contractors and key decision makers Comfortable selling engineered or technically complex solutions Proactive approach to generating new opportunities and developing markets Package OTE up to 80,000 50,000 - 60,000 - flexible for the right candidate Commission structure linked to project value Company car International travel opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private health insurance Call Max Robinson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - HVAC Systems Suitable for: HVAC Sales Manager Technical Sales Manager Business Development Manager Industrial HVAC Sales Manager Engineering Sales Manager Consultant Sales Manager Specification Manager Summary A specialist UK HVAC manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across technically demanding industrial sectors, including offshore, oil & gas, defence, and nuclear. This role will focus on developing new business opportunities, strengthening relationships with key clients and consultants, and increasing enquiry levels across targeted markets. Role Develop and implement a business development strategy to support company growth Generate new enquiries and identify project opportunities within target sectors Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and end users Develop repeat business and maximise value from existing accounts Identify emerging opportunities within specialist HVAC applications Work closely with internal engineering and proposals teams to develop technical solutions Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities Maintain sales pipeline visibility and support bid strategy Requirements Proven experience in business development or technical sales within HVAC, mechanical engineering or industrial equipment Experience selling into industrial, energy, marine or infrastructure sectors Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Ability to build relationships with consultants, contractors and key decision makers Comfortable selling engineered or technically complex solutions Proactive approach to generating new opportunities and developing markets Package OTE up to 80,000 50,000 - 60,000 - flexible for the right candidate Commission structure linked to project value Company car International travel opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private health insurance Call Max Robinson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
A world-class architecture & design firm is seeking a Bid Manager for the Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bid management within architecture or construction, fluent in English and preferably Arabic. Responsibilities include managing the full bid process, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing best practices. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000 is offered along with excellent benefits. Apply with your CV to join this dynamic team.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
A world-class architecture & design firm is seeking a Bid Manager for the Middle East region. The ideal candidate will have expertise in bid management within architecture or construction, fluent in English and preferably Arabic. Responsibilities include managing the full bid process, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing best practices. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000 is offered along with excellent benefits. Apply with your CV to join this dynamic team.
A leading construction technology company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Design Manager to join their expanding water team. This role offers the opportunity to manage design resources and ensure projects adhere to safety and compliance standards. The candidate will focus on supporting framework bids and complex projects while fostering collaboration across teams and building strong client relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering or a similar field and have relevant experience in the water industry.
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
A leading construction technology company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Design Manager to join their expanding water team. This role offers the opportunity to manage design resources and ensure projects adhere to safety and compliance standards. The candidate will focus on supporting framework bids and complex projects while fostering collaboration across teams and building strong client relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering or a similar field and have relevant experience in the water industry.
Job Opportunity We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Bid Manager for the Middle East region (MEA), to join a world class architecture & design practice who have designed and completed many successful leisure and commercial projects across the world. Location of the job London office (6 days a month work from home, otherwise office based) Language requirements for the job Fluency in English is essential. Fluency also in Arabic is a preference also Company background Our client is an international architecture & design practice who have been responsible for some of the most high profile design projects across the world, especially international sports, leisure and entertainment venues and well as commercial projects. Job responsibilities of the Bid Manager, Middle East region As part of the company global business development team, the role of the Bid Manager MEA will be to work alongside internal and external stakeholders and focus on the winning new work projects in the Middle East region by managing the full bid processes. Your role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities: Creating and managing winning Middle Eastern bid process strategies and ensuring excellence from opportunity identification to delivery End to end accountability for pre positioning, win strategy, storyboarding, bid kick off, clarifications, response development, submission, interview and post bid feedback / hygiene Assessing client requirements and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that bid responses are tailored, high quality, and submitted on time Driving collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and design teams Designing and implementing bidding best practices, including our approach to win strategy, the bidding process and the centralised knowledge library Working with other bid specialists as a community of practice to improve the standard and effectiveness of written responses and shared best practice Managing the upcoming submissions pipeline The successful candidate background Fluency in English is essential and also fluency in Arabic is a preference Be an expert in Middle Eastern bid management in architecture or a construction related field, with demonstrated success in establishing and reinforcing best practices In depth knowledge of construction and RIBA design stages, Design & Build, EPC, RFPs and design competitions Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple bids with precision - APMP certification highly valued Great writing and editing skills Strong leadership and communication skills, with a talent for fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement InDesign and Microsoft 365 suite including PowerPoint, SharePoint Salary, benefits £40,000 to £60,000 neg. Excellent benefits To apply for this exciting opportunity, Please send your CV to us immediately! Contact: Jonathan Grimes
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Job Opportunity We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Bid Manager for the Middle East region (MEA), to join a world class architecture & design practice who have designed and completed many successful leisure and commercial projects across the world. Location of the job London office (6 days a month work from home, otherwise office based) Language requirements for the job Fluency in English is essential. Fluency also in Arabic is a preference also Company background Our client is an international architecture & design practice who have been responsible for some of the most high profile design projects across the world, especially international sports, leisure and entertainment venues and well as commercial projects. Job responsibilities of the Bid Manager, Middle East region As part of the company global business development team, the role of the Bid Manager MEA will be to work alongside internal and external stakeholders and focus on the winning new work projects in the Middle East region by managing the full bid processes. Your role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities: Creating and managing winning Middle Eastern bid process strategies and ensuring excellence from opportunity identification to delivery End to end accountability for pre positioning, win strategy, storyboarding, bid kick off, clarifications, response development, submission, interview and post bid feedback / hygiene Assessing client requirements and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that bid responses are tailored, high quality, and submitted on time Driving collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and design teams Designing and implementing bidding best practices, including our approach to win strategy, the bidding process and the centralised knowledge library Working with other bid specialists as a community of practice to improve the standard and effectiveness of written responses and shared best practice Managing the upcoming submissions pipeline The successful candidate background Fluency in English is essential and also fluency in Arabic is a preference Be an expert in Middle Eastern bid management in architecture or a construction related field, with demonstrated success in establishing and reinforcing best practices In depth knowledge of construction and RIBA design stages, Design & Build, EPC, RFPs and design competitions Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple bids with precision - APMP certification highly valued Great writing and editing skills Strong leadership and communication skills, with a talent for fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement InDesign and Microsoft 365 suite including PowerPoint, SharePoint Salary, benefits £40,000 to £60,000 neg. Excellent benefits To apply for this exciting opportunity, Please send your CV to us immediately! Contact: Jonathan Grimes
Compliance & Bid Manager (Property Consultancy) Oldham Up to £45,000 + benefits An established and growing property consultancy is seeking a highly organised, proactive Compliance & Bid Manager to play a central role in keeping the business running efficiently while supporting its continued growth. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and click apply for full job details
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Compliance & Bid Manager (Property Consultancy) Oldham Up to £45,000 + benefits An established and growing property consultancy is seeking a highly organised, proactive Compliance & Bid Manager to play a central role in keeping the business running efficiently while supporting its continued growth. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and click apply for full job details
Bid Manager - Facilities Management Hours: Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week Benefitsinclude: 25 days plus BH Generous monthly car allowance Life assurance Healthcare Cover Employee discounts via Perkbox Cycle to work Access to a virtual GP & health & wellbeing app Training & Development Driven to win new business, retain key clients and grow existing partnerships? Experienced in managing high-quality bids. . click apply for full job details
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Bid Manager - Facilities Management Hours: Monday Friday, 37.5 hours per week Benefitsinclude: 25 days plus BH Generous monthly car allowance Life assurance Healthcare Cover Employee discounts via Perkbox Cycle to work Access to a virtual GP & health & wellbeing app Training & Development Driven to win new business, retain key clients and grow existing partnerships? Experienced in managing high-quality bids. . click apply for full job details
A global logistics organisation is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join its team in Uxbridge. The position involves supporting the Bid Managers by searching for new opportunities, coordinating the responses, editing and proofreading content. Bid Coordinator Key Responsibilities - Respond to RFIs, ROIs, PQQs, and tender requests (CFTs, RFPs, etc). - Support Bid Specialists with editing, formatting, and proofreading. - Coordinate input from technical, legal, pricing, and compliance teams. - Ensure deadlines are met and submissions are accurate. - Liaise across divisions to develop strong response documents. - Maintain proposal libraries and internal databases. - Produce internal reports and bid performance analysis. This role is hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office and the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years experience working within a bid team Should this position be of interest, please contact Lisa Easthope at Bid Solutions
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
A global logistics organisation is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join its team in Uxbridge. The position involves supporting the Bid Managers by searching for new opportunities, coordinating the responses, editing and proofreading content. Bid Coordinator Key Responsibilities - Respond to RFIs, ROIs, PQQs, and tender requests (CFTs, RFPs, etc). - Support Bid Specialists with editing, formatting, and proofreading. - Coordinate input from technical, legal, pricing, and compliance teams. - Ensure deadlines are met and submissions are accurate. - Liaise across divisions to develop strong response documents. - Maintain proposal libraries and internal databases. - Produce internal reports and bid performance analysis. This role is hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office and the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years experience working within a bid team Should this position be of interest, please contact Lisa Easthope at Bid Solutions
Job Title : Overhaul Team Member - Semi-Skilled Fitter and FLT Operator You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet. Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with Alstom and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your wellbeing is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career. Purpose of Role: Working as part of the Overhaul team to assist in the service, maintenance, repair and overhaul of rolling stock and equipment. Carry out housekeeping improvements as required. You will be operating in a semi-skilled role assisting the mechanical and electrical fitters as of when required and must have a valid counterbalance FLT licence. Location: Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR Start Date: ASAP Envisaged End Date: End of June 2027 Shift Pattern: Days or Nights dependant on the clients needs. Hours: 48 hours per week on average over a 4 week period. Start and Finish times: ( Subject to change at client's request ) Days : 06:00 hours to 16:00 hours Nights : 19:00 hours to 06:00 hours Shifts Pay: Pre 12 weeks: PAYE 19.30 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella 24.98 per hour Post 12 weeks: PAYE 19.30 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella 26.38 per hour An additional retainer of 1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable. This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project. This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply. Benefits PPE provided by Rullion Tooling provided by the Client On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities Coverall cleaning service available Changing facilities with lockers and Showers Qualifications and Skills required: Operation of Mechanical or Electrical appliances including Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence Requirements: You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre You must have the right to work in the UK Responsibilities: Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with: All depot protection procedures Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW and COSHH Assist with Overhaul production activities Will adhere to and work within Quality System to the current standard. Work as part of a team, completing or assisting in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time and to specification. Will be responsible for: Labouring Lubrication Steam lancing Crane driving FLT driving Systems top up Will work with a team to ensure that the general housekeeping requirements are adhered to and standards of cleanliness maintained and improved. Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines. Please contact Julian Elmore at Rullion for further details. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Apr 26, 2026
Contractor
Job Title : Overhaul Team Member - Semi-Skilled Fitter and FLT Operator You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet. Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with Alstom and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your wellbeing is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career. Purpose of Role: Working as part of the Overhaul team to assist in the service, maintenance, repair and overhaul of rolling stock and equipment. Carry out housekeeping improvements as required. You will be operating in a semi-skilled role assisting the mechanical and electrical fitters as of when required and must have a valid counterbalance FLT licence. Location: Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR Start Date: ASAP Envisaged End Date: End of June 2027 Shift Pattern: Days or Nights dependant on the clients needs. Hours: 48 hours per week on average over a 4 week period. Start and Finish times: ( Subject to change at client's request ) Days : 06:00 hours to 16:00 hours Nights : 19:00 hours to 06:00 hours Shifts Pay: Pre 12 weeks: PAYE 19.30 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella 24.98 per hour Post 12 weeks: PAYE 19.30 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella 26.38 per hour An additional retainer of 1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable. This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project. This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply. Benefits PPE provided by Rullion Tooling provided by the Client On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities Coverall cleaning service available Changing facilities with lockers and Showers Qualifications and Skills required: Operation of Mechanical or Electrical appliances including Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence Requirements: You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre You must have the right to work in the UK Responsibilities: Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with: All depot protection procedures Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW and COSHH Assist with Overhaul production activities Will adhere to and work within Quality System to the current standard. Work as part of a team, completing or assisting in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time and to specification. Will be responsible for: Labouring Lubrication Steam lancing Crane driving FLT driving Systems top up Will work with a team to ensure that the general housekeeping requirements are adhered to and standards of cleanliness maintained and improved. Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines. Please contact Julian Elmore at Rullion for further details. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
About Octopus Electroverse In just five years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players in Europe, with over 1.3 million connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more. But that's just the start: we're busy launching new products, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making the electric transition super simple for individual drivers and fleets. Electroverse is a multifunctional team comprising product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused on making Octopus the go to name in EV charging. And we're looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen. About the role We're looking for a passionate Performance Marketing Lead to join the Electroverse team and help grow our Octopus Electroverse and Octopus Fleet products. Reporting into the Head of Marketing, you'll lead the execution and optimisation of our paid media budget across all digital channels. We're looking for an outcome focused strategist who can balance high level "big picture" planning with "in the weeds" campaign optimisation. Being a part of the Octopus Group, there are a few things you should know We don't do things the traditional way. No agencies, no bureaucratic sign off processes, and no unnecessary meetings. We have an incredible in house team of developers, marketers, designers, product and commercial teams, and we all work together to create a product that transforms the e mobility space. For the right person, this is a freeing and revolutionary way of working, but if you need hand holding, this might not be the job for you. You'll need to be proactive and full of ideas - we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. Our marketing team is lean for products with such an international and cross functional outlook, which makes this the perfect place to get stuck in and make an impact. This is a performance focused role looking across international B2C & B2B digital campaigns, so your day to day will vary. To give you a glimpse into what you'll be working on: Lead the end to end setup, management, and optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads, Apple Search Ads, Meta and LinkedIn Ads, defining campaign structures, targeting frameworks, and bid strategies to meet performance goals. Manage budget allocation and campaign performance, making data led decisions on scaling, pausing, or restructuring activity across markets, products, and audiences to maximise efficiency and revenue. Ensuring effective bid strategy execution, pacing, and performance delivery. Analyse performance data, conduct in depth keyword research, audience analysis, and competitor reviews to inform media planning and campaign structure. Ensure accurate tracking, conversion setup and funnel integrity, partnering with the Data & Web teams. Be a guardian (and champion!) of the Octopus Electroverse public presence and tone of voice. Along with the Head of Marketing, ensure paid campaigns deliver strategic value, providing snapshot reports tracking performance and growth. Work with our Senior Marketing Manager & Marketing Specialist to help boost organic campaigns and ensure wider campaign alignment. Stay up to date with the latest industry and digital trends (inc. AI evolution) About You 5+ years of digital growth and optimisation experience in paid media Demonstrable experience in Google Ads & Analytics, Apple Search Ads, Meta Business Suite, and LinkedIn Ads A love for creating and optimising campaigns - tracking trends, identifying patterns, not afraid to change tactics mid campaign to improve outcomes Confidence in managing budgets, pacing performance, and ensuring delivery (inc. strong familiarity with tracking, conversion setup, and maintaining feed health). Have an excellent understanding of audience, writing styles, and tone of voice - understanding the needs/wants of your targeted demographic Are a people person and enjoy engaging and working with a diverse group of individuals Are genuinely passionate about building a green product, in pursuit of Octopus's wider goal of decarbonising our planet Don't need detailed knowledge of electric vehicles or e mobility, but an interest and desire to know more about the industry is essential! If you speak German, French or Italian, please let us know! Why else you'll love it here • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! • Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership • Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
About Octopus Electroverse In just five years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players in Europe, with over 1.3 million connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more. But that's just the start: we're busy launching new products, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making the electric transition super simple for individual drivers and fleets. Electroverse is a multifunctional team comprising product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused on making Octopus the go to name in EV charging. And we're looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen. About the role We're looking for a passionate Performance Marketing Lead to join the Electroverse team and help grow our Octopus Electroverse and Octopus Fleet products. Reporting into the Head of Marketing, you'll lead the execution and optimisation of our paid media budget across all digital channels. We're looking for an outcome focused strategist who can balance high level "big picture" planning with "in the weeds" campaign optimisation. Being a part of the Octopus Group, there are a few things you should know We don't do things the traditional way. No agencies, no bureaucratic sign off processes, and no unnecessary meetings. We have an incredible in house team of developers, marketers, designers, product and commercial teams, and we all work together to create a product that transforms the e mobility space. For the right person, this is a freeing and revolutionary way of working, but if you need hand holding, this might not be the job for you. You'll need to be proactive and full of ideas - we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. Our marketing team is lean for products with such an international and cross functional outlook, which makes this the perfect place to get stuck in and make an impact. This is a performance focused role looking across international B2C & B2B digital campaigns, so your day to day will vary. To give you a glimpse into what you'll be working on: Lead the end to end setup, management, and optimisation of Paid Search campaigns across Google Ads, Apple Search Ads, Meta and LinkedIn Ads, defining campaign structures, targeting frameworks, and bid strategies to meet performance goals. Manage budget allocation and campaign performance, making data led decisions on scaling, pausing, or restructuring activity across markets, products, and audiences to maximise efficiency and revenue. Ensuring effective bid strategy execution, pacing, and performance delivery. Analyse performance data, conduct in depth keyword research, audience analysis, and competitor reviews to inform media planning and campaign structure. Ensure accurate tracking, conversion setup and funnel integrity, partnering with the Data & Web teams. Be a guardian (and champion!) of the Octopus Electroverse public presence and tone of voice. Along with the Head of Marketing, ensure paid campaigns deliver strategic value, providing snapshot reports tracking performance and growth. Work with our Senior Marketing Manager & Marketing Specialist to help boost organic campaigns and ensure wider campaign alignment. Stay up to date with the latest industry and digital trends (inc. AI evolution) About You 5+ years of digital growth and optimisation experience in paid media Demonstrable experience in Google Ads & Analytics, Apple Search Ads, Meta Business Suite, and LinkedIn Ads A love for creating and optimising campaigns - tracking trends, identifying patterns, not afraid to change tactics mid campaign to improve outcomes Confidence in managing budgets, pacing performance, and ensuring delivery (inc. strong familiarity with tracking, conversion setup, and maintaining feed health). Have an excellent understanding of audience, writing styles, and tone of voice - understanding the needs/wants of your targeted demographic Are a people person and enjoy engaging and working with a diverse group of individuals Are genuinely passionate about building a green product, in pursuit of Octopus's wider goal of decarbonising our planet Don't need detailed knowledge of electric vehicles or e mobility, but an interest and desire to know more about the industry is essential! If you speak German, French or Italian, please let us know! Why else you'll love it here • Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! • Octopus Energy Group is aunique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership • Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at and we'd love to help! Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodations?Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
PPC Manager • 7+ years experience managing Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns • Experience running Meta Ads campaigns across awareness and conversion objectives • Strong experience scaling non-brand search and Shopping campaigns • Deep understanding of bidding strategies, match types, Quality Score, and auction insights • Experience with product feed optimisation and segmentation • Knowledge of Customer Match Lists and audience targeting strategies • Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills • Experience running structured testing and experimentation frameworks • Lead ownership of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta paid media campaigns • Opportunity to drive measurable revenue growth within a growing eCommerce environment fast-growing organisation that operates a successful eCommerce platform serving both B2B and B2C customers. The business is investing heavily in digital performance and is looking for a hands-on, analytical PPC Manager to take ownership of paid media strategy and execution while identifying opportunities to scale revenue. • Clear opportunity to own and shape paid media strategy • Collaborative marketing team environment • Exposure to large-scale paid media budgets and growth projects • Opportunity to influence CRO, feed optimisation, and audience strategy As PPC Manager, you will take full ownership of all paid advertising activity across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads (Bing), and Meta. Working closely with the Head of eCommerce and wider marketing team, you will manage campaign performance, identify growth opportunities, and optimise revenue through careful management of key metrics including CTR, CPC, impression share, and ROAS. You will also play a key role in Shopping feed optimisation, audience segmentation, and Customer Match strategies, ensuring campaigns align with user lifecycle and intent. This role suits someone who enjoys deep analysis, structured experimentation, and uncovering performance insights from data while maintaining a strategic view of account growth. Key areas of focus include: • Optimising paid search and Shopping campaigns for revenue and ROAS • Improving CPC efficiency and impression share across non-brand campaigns • Managing and improving product feeds for Shopping performance • Developing audience and Customer Match strategies • Running structured testing across bidding strategies, targeting, and creative • Collaborating with internal teams to improve landing page performance and CRO • Reporting insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders Key skills PPC, Paid Media, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, eCommerce, Shopping Campaigns, Performance Marketing, CRO, Digital Marketing, Audience Targeting, Campaign Optimisation,
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
PPC Manager • 7+ years experience managing Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns • Experience running Meta Ads campaigns across awareness and conversion objectives • Strong experience scaling non-brand search and Shopping campaigns • Deep understanding of bidding strategies, match types, Quality Score, and auction insights • Experience with product feed optimisation and segmentation • Knowledge of Customer Match Lists and audience targeting strategies • Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills • Experience running structured testing and experimentation frameworks • Lead ownership of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta paid media campaigns • Opportunity to drive measurable revenue growth within a growing eCommerce environment fast-growing organisation that operates a successful eCommerce platform serving both B2B and B2C customers. The business is investing heavily in digital performance and is looking for a hands-on, analytical PPC Manager to take ownership of paid media strategy and execution while identifying opportunities to scale revenue. • Clear opportunity to own and shape paid media strategy • Collaborative marketing team environment • Exposure to large-scale paid media budgets and growth projects • Opportunity to influence CRO, feed optimisation, and audience strategy As PPC Manager, you will take full ownership of all paid advertising activity across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads (Bing), and Meta. Working closely with the Head of eCommerce and wider marketing team, you will manage campaign performance, identify growth opportunities, and optimise revenue through careful management of key metrics including CTR, CPC, impression share, and ROAS. You will also play a key role in Shopping feed optimisation, audience segmentation, and Customer Match strategies, ensuring campaigns align with user lifecycle and intent. This role suits someone who enjoys deep analysis, structured experimentation, and uncovering performance insights from data while maintaining a strategic view of account growth. Key areas of focus include: • Optimising paid search and Shopping campaigns for revenue and ROAS • Improving CPC efficiency and impression share across non-brand campaigns • Managing and improving product feeds for Shopping performance • Developing audience and Customer Match strategies • Running structured testing across bidding strategies, targeting, and creative • Collaborating with internal teams to improve landing page performance and CRO • Reporting insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders Key skills PPC, Paid Media, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, eCommerce, Shopping Campaigns, Performance Marketing, CRO, Digital Marketing, Audience Targeting, Campaign Optimisation,
