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Systems Engineer (Bids) Location: 4 days onsite per week in Brighton Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: Flexible - Outside IR35 We are seeking a Systems Engineer contractor with strong experience supporting defence bids and proposals. This role is focused on the front-end bid phase of programmes and is not a traditional delivery Systems Engineering position. You will work within a technically led organisation, supporting the development of competitive, compliant defence bids by coordinating technical inputs and shaping system-level responses to formal RFPs. The Role As a bid-focused Systems Engineer, you will: Support the end-to-end defence bid lifecycle, from RFP release through to submission Analyse customer requirements and develop system-level technical responses Coordinate and consolidate inputs from engineering SMEs across the business Ensure bid responses are technically coherent, compliant, and traceable Support bid gate reviews, technical governance, and internal approval processes Translate complex system concepts into clear, structured proposal content Work closely with commercial teams while maintaining a technical Systems Engineering perspective Skills & Experience Background as a Systems Engineer within defence or a highly regulated environment Demonstrable experience supporting bids, proposals, or tender responses Strong understanding of systems engineering principles applied at bid stage (requirements, architectures, trade-offs) Commercial awareness (cost, risk, schedule impacts) without being commercially led Comfortable engaging with senior engineers, bid managers, and stakeholders Experience working to formal defence bid processes and governance frameworks This role is ideal for a Systems Engineer who specialises in bid and proposal work, rather than programme delivery or design assurance.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bid Manager in Plymouth. The role involves owning the bid process, developing winning strategies, and leading a team to ensure successful tender submissions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management, proven success in bid wins, and a degree-level education. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, fostering a collaborative team culture.

A leading law firm is looking for an experienced Senior Pitch Manager to join its international bids team. This is a senior, hands-on role leading complex, high-value, multi-practice and multi-jurisdictional pitch and RFP responses, with a particular focus on UK and EMEA opportunities. You'll shape pitch strategy end-to-end - from drafting, submission, presentations and debriefs - while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The role also includes line management responsibilities. About you Extensive experience in bid/pitch management, ideally in legal or professional services Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills Previous experience managing or mentoring within a bids team This is a great opportunity to take ownership of high-profile global pitches in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with real international exposure. At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. Your Role As an SRE Consultant (Manager) at Capgemini Invent you will be part of our Cloud Advisory capability within the wider Business Technology capability unit. Our cloud advisory capability aims to inspire, lead and support organisations on their journey of adopting cloud for creating business and revenue models, generating growth, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing their carbon footprint. Specifically In your role you will help clients build and embed reliability as an engineering discipline, shifting from ticket led operations to measurable, product aligned service performance. You will assess and shape the operating model, ways of working, and governance required to run resilient cloud and hybrid platforms at scale, partnering with engineering, operations, security and product leaders to improve outcomes across availability, reliability, scalability and operational performance. This will include: SRE Operating Model & Ways of Working: Define and implement SRE ways of working and engagement patterns, aligning reliability practices with existing ITSM/ITIL processes (e.g., incident, problem, release and change) and modern engineering delivery. Reliability Measures (SLIs/SLOs) & Error Budgets: Establish service measures and targets (SLIs/SLOs) and introduce Error Budgets to enable data driven trade offs between reliability and delivery velocity. Observability & Operational Insight: Shape observability approaches (metrics/logs/traces) and operational monitoring models that make reliability risks visible and actionable, improving operational decision making. Incident Excellence & Continuous Learning: Design incident analysis and improvement loops, including practical approaches that strengthen incident response and drive learning through post incident improvement actions. Toil Reduction Through Engineering & Automation: Identify high friction operational work and prioritise engineering led automation to reduce manual effort, improve repeatability, and increase operational scalability. SRE Capability Assessment & Roadmaps: Assess SRE maturity/capabilities (e.g., availability, reliability, scalability, complexity and operational performance) and create a phased roadmap from assessment through recommendations and implementation. Cross discipline Enablement (DevSecOps / Platform / SRE): Improve collaboration across engineering disciplines by standardising processes and enabling platform and delivery capabilities that embed resiliency into application and infrastructure layers. Client Advisory Leadership: Lead advisory engagements, guide senior stakeholders through decisions on reliability investment, and coach teams to adopt new practices and measures sustainably (including training/enablement where needed). As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal Contribution - Campaign development, internal think tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & Development - Training to support your career development and the skills Your Profile Extensive experience in client facing consulting and advisory roles, operating credibly with senior stakeholders and shaping complex transformation engagements. Proven ability to lead and own advisory engagements end to end, building trusted senior client relationships and actively contributing to shaping, selling, and expanding consulting work. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Experience of proposition building and delivery. Demonstrated business development capability, leveraging personal networks and firm relationships to originate, shape, and grow SRE, cloud, and operational resilience consulting opportunities. Experience working with at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), applying SRE and operating model principles in advisory, transformation, or large scale delivery contexts; associate level certifications are desirable but not mandatory. Design, establish, and evolve SRE led centres of excellence (e.g. Reliability, Observability, or Operational Excellence), setting enterprise level standards for SLIs/SLOs, incident management, observability, and continuous improvement across cloud and hybrid platforms. Exposure to modern observability tooling and ecosystems (e.g. Datadog, Dynatrace, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Loki), with a strong understanding of how metrics, logs, and traces are applied to inform reliability strategy, incident management, and operational decision making. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. What You'll Love About Working Here Join the close knit, rapidly growing Cloud Transformation Tribe at Capgemini Invent, where you'll play a key role in helping top organisations unlock the full potential of their cloud and infrastructure investments. As part of our team, you'll work on impactful projects that drive innovation and efficiency, collaborating closely with experts in a supportive, agile environment that values growth, learning, and teamwork. If you're excited to be part of a dynamic group making real transformations in cloud technology, Capgemini Invent is the place to grow. We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes and hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients Need To Know At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day to day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained 'Mental Health Champions' across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. CSR We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. We are a Disability Confident Employer Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process. Short Description Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance. Share this page with yourself or people you know Similar job opportunities If this job isn't the right fit for you, explore other opportunities! When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. 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A leading law firm is looking for an experienced Senior Pitch Manager to join its international bids team. This is a senior, hands-on role leading complex, high-value, multi-practice and multi-jurisdictional pitch and RFP responses, with a particular focus on UK and EMEA opportunities. You'll shape pitch strategy end-to-end - from drafting, submission, presentations and debriefs - while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. The role also includes line management responsibilities. About you Extensive experience in bid/pitch management, ideally in legal or professional services Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills Previous experience managing or mentoring within a bids team This is a great opportunity to take ownership of high-profile global pitches in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with real international exposure. At Norfolk Capsey, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let us know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. ABOUT NORFOLK CAPSEY Norfolk Capsey is a professional services marketing & business development recruitment specialist. For over twenty five years we've been connecting talent with many leading professional services firms in the UK & internationally. Access our website for the latest vacancies and follow our LinkedIn page for vacancies & market updates.

Permanent Competitive Salary Welwyn Garden City Were looking for an experienced Bid Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality bids, frameworks and tender submissions that support our continued growth. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, producing compelling and compliant submissions, and continuously improving our approach to winning work click apply for full job details

If you're the kind of person who can shape relationships, spots opportunities before others do, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people, this role has your name all over it. We're looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives in the creative world of design and architecture. Someone who can build relationships with ease, represent a brand with confidence, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow a thriving client network. This is a role for a natural connector, someone who loves conversations, ideas, and the buzz of bringing people together. What You'll Be Doing You'll be the face, voice, and energy behind the business development efforts. Expect to: • Build relationships with interior designers, architects, developers, landscape architects, retailers, and end users. • Be the first point of contact for new clients - whether that's through networking, cold outreach, LinkedIn, or email. • Attend industry events (yes, some evenings), and host early morning breakfast sessions that get people talking. • Keep their CRM up to date and ensure their lead pipeline is always fresh and active. • Support marketing activity. From eshots to brochures to press releases. • Prepare and deliver engaging presentations that showcase the studio are and what they do. • Work closely with the team to support project management and keep communication flowing. • Produce monthly reports on forecasts, pipelines, and tenders. You'll be the person who always has their "finger on the pulse" of what's happening in the industry and knows how to turn that insight into opportunity. You'll thrive in this role if you're: • An experienced business developer within the built environment - Architects, Designers, Interiors, Lighting • Confident, adaptable, and able to read the room, a true "chameleon" when it comes to client styles. • Self driven, motivated, and comfortable attending events or travelling independently. • A strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture and can communicate it clearly. • Organised, intuitive, and great at managing your own time. • Confident in public speaking and producing high quality written reports. • Experienced with Pipedrive or bid writing (a bonus, not a deal breaker). If you love the idea of being out in the industry, meeting people, and building something meaningful, you'll fit right in. You won't be stuck behind a desk. You'll be out in the design community, building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping shape the future of a growing business. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that values initiative, creativity, and personality. Your ideas will matter. Your relationships will matter. And your impact will be visible. At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy .

Project Planner - Construction Location: Central London Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 A busy London Design & Build contractor is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support its growing portfolio of work across Central London. The company is involved in a wide range of construction and refurbishment projects, working closely with internal delivery teams and external consultants. The Role You will support both pre-construction and live project delivery, ensuring programmes are realistic and effectively managed. Key Responsibilities Preparing project programmes and planning documentation Supporting pre-construction teams during bid stages Monitoring project progress against programme Working closely with project managers and site teams Identifying programme risks and mitigation strategies Candidate Requirements Around 5-6 years planning experience within construction Experience working for a Design & Build contractor Strong knowledge of planning software Good understanding of construction methodology Opportunity You will join a stable contractor delivering Design & Build projects across Central London, with strong long-term career prospects. If you'd like to discuss the role or explore the opportunity further, apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Job Purpose Employment and Skills Caseworker The Working Denbighshire Employment Case Worker will provide a flexible, high quality service, working in partnership with other employability projects as part of an integrated Working Denbighshire approach. Working closely with the Working Denbighshire Employment & Skills Mentors and other team members, the Employment & Skills Case Worker will enhance the support available to participants across the whole of Denbighshire by encouraging the participants to undertake a broad range of activities and achieve definite outcomes. The participants will often have complex barriers and are in poverty or at risk of being in poverty. The Employment & Skills Case Workers will work with participants to maximise participants potential, through a person centred and strengths based approach, to overcome barriers to employment whilst working collaboratively with mentors to achieve outcomes. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Employment and Skills Caseworker Responsible for supporting Mentors to help move their participants closer towards employment using a variety of techniques, including collaborative conversations, individual coaching and personal support, building on positive relationships and developing effective processes. Responsibility to work in a person centered way; adaptable to the needs of the participants and to work closely with them to address specific barriers, as identified by the mentors that are preventing them from gaining employment. To work closely with the Employment & Skills Mentor to create momentum for participant change using collaborative communication skills to communicate both acceptance and empathy in order to provide the agreed support at the right time. Engage with participants in What Matters conversations and feedback relevant information to the mentor to ensure that all relevant support is accessed and available to the citizen. Organize and provide group sessions tailored to the needs of the participants who have signed up to Working Denbighshire supporting them to build their confidence and motivation whilst on their journey towards education, employment and training. Support individuals to address broad barriers to work by providing information, advice and guidance regarding the support available and by supporting participants to achieve their goals on their action plans as agreed with the mentor. Identify any risks to inform the completion of risk assessments and risk management plans ,as appropriate, in collaboration with members of the Employment & Skills Mentors and other members of the Working Denbighshire Team. Provide regular progress reports to include participant stories to the Mentors to promote the impact of the support provided through Working Denbighshire. Maintain detailed records of work in accordance with the Working Denbighshire monitoring framework and necessary data requirements of UK and Welsh Government, DCC an any other relevant funding bodies. Always maintain a confidential service that ensures that all personal data is effectively protected and handled, within locally agreed Information Sharing Protocol and relevant data protection law. Identify any operational risks aligned to the Working Denbighshire safe system of work and complete risk assessments and risk management plans and report to your line manager as appropriate. Work within the provisions of DCC policies ensuring full compliance with financial regulations, including abiding by and implementing DCC Equal Opportunities policy, Health and Safety regulations, all Lone Working and Safeguarding procedures in all aspects of project delivery. Employment and Skills Caseworker Participate with colleagues as part of the wider Working Denbighshire team to take collective responsibility for representing and promoting Working Denbighshire and achieving its targets and ambitions. Employment and Skills Caseworker Carry out other tasks and responsibilities of a similar nature as determined from time to time by the manager in relation to the smooth running of the service including providing temporary cover as necessary and appropriate. Experience of administration and monitoring processes and the ability to complete required records to a high standard. Experience of implementing strengths based action plans for citizens, reviewing progress and achievement of outcomes Delivery of training sessions in a formal or informal setting Application Form Interview 3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS An understanding of how unemployment, poverty and social disadvantage impact upon people?s lives and knowledge of anti-poverty and employment support programmes including participant engagement and progression. Understanding of employment and benefit issues including the welfare reform and the implications for citizens. Demonstrable customer care skills to include an understanding of customer service in a service delivery setting, knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory, voluntary and private sector. Comprehensive IT skills and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, deal with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines and achieve goals. Application Form Interview 4. PERSONAL QUALITIES Self-motivated with a strong work ethic with a creative, flexible, innovative and outcomes focused approach to engagement and support. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and instil confidence and resilience in others with a genuine desire to help people; demonstrate empathy and be non-judgemental. Able to meet challenges with a positive attitude and be keen to learn and develop new skills and have the ability to motivate and develop others, doing with rather than for.

A strategic Head of Finance & Infrastructure role combining hands-on financial leadership with oversight of key internal support functions. Ideal for someone passionate about using their expertise to strengthen a charity that delivers life-changing support across the UK. Client Details This role sits within a long-established, highly respected York-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and those around them. Operating independently within a wider national network, they have a strong reputation, a compassionate team and a clear mission to create a community where everyone can live with dignity, opportunity and meaningful support. Description Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership (c.60%) Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and long-term financial planning. Produce accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheet analysis and year-end statutory accounts. Oversee VAT, Gift Aid, procurement, reserves, audit and compliance processes. Provide financial modelling, costing, risk analysis and support for tenders, funding bids and service development. Lead payroll and ensure timely payments to staff, HMRC and pension providers. Support and train non-finance managers in budget ownership and financial literacy. Infrastructure Leadership (c.30%) Oversee estates, health & safety, ICT, information governance and data/reporting functions. Ensure compliant, safe and fit-for-purpose premises and digital systems. Lead organisational risk management and business continuity planning. Champion environmental sustainability and continuous improvement. Leadership & Strategic Contribution (c.10%) Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Present reports to committees and the Board. Drive policy, quality, compliance and organisational insight initiatives. Profile You'll be an experienced finance leader with strong management accounting skills and the ability to produce and interpret high-quality financial information. You'll be confident leading teams, improving processes and supporting colleagues across the organisation. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, organisational skills and a collaborative approach are essential. Charity experience is helpful but not required - what matters most is your commitment, professionalism and desire to make a real social impact. Job Offer Salary: £39,527 (FTE) Full-time, permanent role (35 hours) with flexibility Hybrid working - York office + home Opportunity to lead finance and infrastructure for a respected, values-driven charity A genuinely meaningful leadership role with visible community impact Supportive CEO, committed Board and passionate team Clear strategic priorities and the chance to shape future direction 5 weeks + 1 day annual leave, plus bank holidays The opportunity to directly improve the lives of older people across York

The Abbey Centre is entering an exciting new chapter and we re looking for a Fundraising Manager who wants to help define it. This is not a steady-state fundraising role. It s an opportunity to lead income generation at a pivotal moment in our development and to shape how we fund our work in the years ahead. We are a vibrant community charity based in south Westminster, working alongside local people to tackle inequality, reduce isolation and create opportunity. As we look ahead to the next phase of our growth, we want to strengthen, diversify and future-proof our income and that s where you come in. The Role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be both strategic and hands-on, leading income growth while helping us nurture and evolve our overall approach to fundraising. You will: Develop and deliver an ambitious and adaptable fundraising strategy Build and shape a sustainable pipeline of income opportunities Strengthen existing funding relationships while developing new ones Grow unrestricted income and improve long-term financial resilience Work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to align income with organisational priorities You ll have real scope to influence direction, test new ideas, and identify where our systems, capacity and funding streams need to evolve. What We re Looking For We re looking for someone who is motivated by building and developing, not simply maintaining. You might already be operating at manager level, or you may be a high-performing fundraiser ready to step up. What matters most is that you can demonstrate results, ambition and strategic thinking. You will bring: A track record of securing income (from trusts, statutory, corporate or individual sources) Strong bid-writing and proposal development skills Experience managing funder relationships and delivering impactful reporting Financial awareness Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively A proactive, solution-focused mindset We value impact and potential as much as length of service. If you are hungry to grow something meaningful and excited by the opportunity to shape an evolving role, we would love to hear from you. Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre: Subsidised lunch Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) and 3 days off inbetween Christmas and New Year Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions. Deadline to apply: 9am on Monday 20th April Interviews: 30th April at the Abbey Centre, with the possibility of a second round of interviews on the 8th May at the Abbey Centre.

Package Submission Manager - Infrastructure (£2bn Power Sector) Location: Birmingham Employer: Laing O'Rourke - Great Grid Partnership We are excited to invite a Package Submission Manager to join us on one of the UK's most transformative national infrastructure programmes: the Great Grid Upgrade. If you have experience in tendering, engineering, commercial management, bid leadership, or delivering complex infrastructure projects - and you enjoy bringing talented people together to produce excellent work - this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the UK's power network. What will you be doing? You'll lead the development of Package Allowance Proposal submissions for work packages totalling £2bn, delivered by Laing O'Rourke through the Great Grid Partnership. This is a role where collaboration, organisation, and clear communication matter just as much as technical expertise. You'll guide internal teams, ensure governance is followed, and help produce confident, high quality submissions that reflect our engineering excellence. In this role, you will: Bring together multi disciplinary bid teams - including engineering, delivery, procurement, estimating and planning - ensuring everyone is aligned and supported. Oversee the creation of proposal submissions and coordinate key inputs such as cost models, benchmarking insights, risk assessments and summary reports. Work closely with commercial teams to explore pricing strategies, value creation opportunities and risk allocation. Support consistent compliance with corporate governance to ensure our submissions are robust and clear. Help refine our approach by reviewing submissions afterwards and sharing lessons learned. Who will you work with? The Project Director, Commercial Director and Pre Construction Leader Multi disciplinary technical and delivery teams, including engineering, planning, estimating, procurement and digital specialists You'll be surrounded by industry professionals who value teamwork, open communication and shared problem solving. Why this role? You'll play a meaningful part in a nationally critical programme that will shape how millions of people access cleaner, more reliable power. You will join at a foundational stage, influencing approaches and processes that will support the programme for years to come. This is an environment where your ideas, your voice and your leadership style will make a visible impact. About You We know that people succeed in different ways, and we value diverse backgrounds - including civil engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering, bid management, commercial management, and project leadership. You might have a degree in engineering, construction, business management or a related field, but we're equally interested in your experience, your problem solving ability and your willingness to learn. We're looking for someone who: Enjoys organising and coordinating people and information in a calm, structured way. Has an eye for detail and a desire to produce work that feels accurate, well reasoned and professionally presented. Is comfortable managing several deadlines while maintaining a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and helps teams feel confident and engagedli> Has experience in tendering, engineering, commercial review, bid preparation or a similar environment. Is curious, proactive and ready to grow with a major programme. Don't meet every requirement? We encourage applications from individuals who may not tick every box but feel they can bring transferable skills, motivation and a fresh perspective to a delivery led, engineering centric environment. If you're excited about this role and believe you could thrive here, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state of the art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email .

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Manager Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£80k + car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus Company & Project: A Cambridge based Top 50 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 click apply for full job details

Job Title: Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant (EIA & Consenting) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant to join their growing Scotland team, based in Glasgow. Following recent project wins, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EIA and consenting professional to take a leadership role within a dynamic and expanding team. The position offers excellent scope for career progression within a fast-paced and evolving industry. The Company Our client is a globally recognised engineering and environmental consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and internationally. Known for their collaborative culture and technical excellence, they bring together specialists across environmental, engineering, design and project management disciplines to deliver transformative projects. The Scotland team works across a broad range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, transport and development, providing strategic environmental advice and managing complex consenting processes. The Role As a Principal or Associate Consultant, you will play a key role in leading Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated consenting processes across a wide variety of projects. Key Responsibilities Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related consents. Acting as Technical Lead across multi-disciplinary projects. Managing projects from bid stage through to completion. Leading and contributing to bids and tender submissions. Engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Supporting the development of new business opportunities and emerging service areas. Delivering strong project management, ensuring technical excellence, programme adherence and budget control. Mentoring and supporting junior team members, contributing to team growth and capability development. You will collaborate closely with technical specialists across environmental disciplines, engineering and design teams, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects. About You We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong environmental professional ready to step into a senior leadership role. Essential Requirements Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline. Strong experience delivering and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Thorough understanding of consenting and permitting processes across a range of project types and jurisdictions. Proven experience delivering projects from bid stage through to completion. Experience leading or contributing significantly to bids and tender preparation. Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage change and deliver technical excellence. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders. Membership of a relevant professional body. Desirable Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist or equivalent professional status. Experience working across infrastructure, energy or large-scale development sectors. What's on Offer The successful candidate will benefit from: Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Generous holiday allowance Comprehensive and flexible benefits package Structured training and professional development support Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Scotland team Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Help secure the future of a 120-year-old youth charity At The Shewsy, we support over 100 children and young people every day in one of the most deprived communities in the UK. Founded in 1903, we provide meals, mentoring, and a safe space, but more importantly, we build relationships that change lives. Our motto is People Matter More Than Things". We are now looking for a brilliant Fundraising & Engagement Manager to help us take the next step in building a stronger, more sustainable funding base so we can reach even more young people. Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working available and could offer 0.8) Contract type: Permanent Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) NEST Pension Benefits & Discount Portal 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Professional Training & Development The Role (and why it matters) This isn t just about writing bids behind a desk. It s about being a visible, energetic advocate for The Shewsy. You will champion our work face-to-face, engaging our local Everton community while nurturing our historic, vital ties with Shrewsbury School and the Old Salopian network. You will balance persuasive in-person communication with high-quality grant writing to unlock new opportunities and bring ideas to life. What you ll be doing Building Relationships & Community Engagement Actively network and build face-to-face relationships with local businesses, community members, and potential corporate partners. Nurture and expand our vital relationship with the Shrewsbury School community and Old Salopians to encourage legacy giving, regular donations, and matched-giving support. Champion and support community fundraising events and campaigns, including our highly successful Big Give Christmas Challenge. Securing Grant Funding Build and manage a £200,000+ annual funding pipeline by researching and applying for grants from trusts and foundations. Write high-quality, compelling, and tailored funding applications. Maintain a live pipeline of funders, tracking applications, success rates, and deadlines. Telling Our Story Powerfully Turn powerful frontline youth work into compelling narratives for both written bids and in-person presentations. Work with staff to capture impact, stories, and data to strengthen how we evidence our outcomes. What success looks like (Year 1) Strong, active relationships established with the Shrewsbury School community, Old Salopians, and local Everton stakeholders. A £200k+ funding pipeline established and actively managed. Consistent monthly/quarterly bid submissions balancing quick wins with strategic applications. Increased repeat funding, multi-year grants, and diversified community income. Who we re looking for You might already be a community fundraiser, a bid writer looking to step out from behind the screen, or someone ready to step up. Essential Exceptional in-person communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences from local residents to major donors. Experience writing successful grant applications in the charity sector. A track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or major donors. Highly organised, able to balance desk-based bid writing with out-and-about relationship building. Ability to work independently and make things happen. Desirable Experience in youth, community, or social impact organisations. Knowledge of the Liverpool funding landscape. Experience with community campaigns or matched-funding appeals (e.g., the Big Give). The kind of person who thrives here You care deeply about young people and social impact. You are proactive, outgoing, and don t wait to be told what to do. You spot opportunities others miss and can turn a conversation into a compelling bid or a new partnership. You want your work to actually make a difference.