Location/s: Birmingham, UK Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the division Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors. Overview of the role Mott MacDonald are leading the way in Nature Services, and we are looking for people to join our Ecology Team and to play their part in integrating nature into all developments so that together with our clients we can build a better future. We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards and are at the forefront of providing ecological advice. Our team has written guidance and delivered training on BNG and contributed to CIEEM's raising standards documents. We've developed innovative tools to more robustly and efficiently collect and manage ecological data to enable our team to focus on really making a difference. We've provided detailed biodiversity advice to improve schools and residential developments, inform developments for utilities companies, and we're delivering nature-based solutions on major infrastructure projects. We have also recently assisted a Government department with a review of habitat reporting methodologies with a view of standardising reporting processes and enhancing collaboration between Arm's Length Bodies. We have a large portfolio of projects and a healthy forward-order book bringing with it fantastic opportunities for ecologists at all levels. Our West Midlands ecology team, consisting of 8 members from Graduate to Senior Associate Level, are based at our Birmingham Office near to Snow Hill Station. We also work very closely with the rest of the Ecology Team. Across the team we have a wide range of skills and licences. Joining our team at Principal/Associate Ecologist level you will likely spend the majority of your time office-based but may still get involved in some site work, especially in your area of technical expertise. Although you will be a member of the West Midlands ecology team, you will also be connected to a much larger team of ecologists. There are excellent opportunities to progress your career through promotion, as well as develop a key role within our ecology team. The role will suit a dynamic, proactive team-player who wants to work in a growth area of the business and help support the delivery of ecology services in a fast-moving, client-focused, commercial environment. You will have responsibility for staff wellbeing, mentoring, and career development for the West Midlands ecology team and will line manage some of the team members. You will work with the Regional Lead, Area Leader and UK Nature Services Team Leader to manage utilisation, the appointment of people for specific roles, training and recruitment needs. You will hold regular operational team briefings/meetings for effective team management and communications. The projects you will be working on can span all stages of a project's life cycle, from design conception to implementation; giving opportunities to positively influence scheme design, and enhancements and promote best practice. A degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject). An additional higher degree would be an advantage Over nine years' experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills) A Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent. Must be a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Biologist (or able to achieve this within 6 months) Ability to communicate effectively to multi-disciplinary teams, clients and regulators Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in acting as a checker / reviewer for ecological deliverables Technical specialism e.g. has held protected species mitigation licences or has advanced botanical skills etc Experience of People Management Experience of preparing costs and text for bids Willingness to travel throughout the UK UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Location/s: Birmingham, UK Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the division Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors. Overview of the role Mott MacDonald are leading the way in Nature Services, and we are looking for people to join our Ecology Team and to play their part in integrating nature into all developments so that together with our clients we can build a better future. We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards and are at the forefront of providing ecological advice. Our team has written guidance and delivered training on BNG and contributed to CIEEM's raising standards documents. We've developed innovative tools to more robustly and efficiently collect and manage ecological data to enable our team to focus on really making a difference. We've provided detailed biodiversity advice to improve schools and residential developments, inform developments for utilities companies, and we're delivering nature-based solutions on major infrastructure projects. We have also recently assisted a Government department with a review of habitat reporting methodologies with a view of standardising reporting processes and enhancing collaboration between Arm's Length Bodies. We have a large portfolio of projects and a healthy forward-order book bringing with it fantastic opportunities for ecologists at all levels. Our West Midlands ecology team, consisting of 8 members from Graduate to Senior Associate Level, are based at our Birmingham Office near to Snow Hill Station. We also work very closely with the rest of the Ecology Team. Across the team we have a wide range of skills and licences. Joining our team at Principal/Associate Ecologist level you will likely spend the majority of your time office-based but may still get involved in some site work, especially in your area of technical expertise. Although you will be a member of the West Midlands ecology team, you will also be connected to a much larger team of ecologists. There are excellent opportunities to progress your career through promotion, as well as develop a key role within our ecology team. The role will suit a dynamic, proactive team-player who wants to work in a growth area of the business and help support the delivery of ecology services in a fast-moving, client-focused, commercial environment. You will have responsibility for staff wellbeing, mentoring, and career development for the West Midlands ecology team and will line manage some of the team members. You will work with the Regional Lead, Area Leader and UK Nature Services Team Leader to manage utilisation, the appointment of people for specific roles, training and recruitment needs. You will hold regular operational team briefings/meetings for effective team management and communications. The projects you will be working on can span all stages of a project's life cycle, from design conception to implementation; giving opportunities to positively influence scheme design, and enhancements and promote best practice. A degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject). An additional higher degree would be an advantage Over nine years' experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills) A Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent. Must be a Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Biologist (or able to achieve this within 6 months) Ability to communicate effectively to multi-disciplinary teams, clients and regulators Proficiency in report writing skills and a track record in acting as a checker / reviewer for ecological deliverables Technical specialism e.g. has held protected species mitigation licences or has advanced botanical skills etc Experience of People Management Experience of preparing costs and text for bids Willingness to travel throughout the UK UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. What You'll Do We are seeking a Manager with IT Consulting and tech experience in Commodity Trading to join our team and lead transformational initiatives in the evolving energy markets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business, technology, and trading operations, advising leading utilities, IOCs, merchant traders, renewables developers and owners, small digital start-up traders and other market participants on how to optimize, modernize and transform their IT landscapes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering end-to-end IT solutions - from classical ETRM implementations to modern cloud-based data-centric platforms, real-time risk management solutions, and innovative digital and AI solutions for energy trading organisations. You will lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping them navigate regulatory requirements, embrace new technologies, and build the trading capabilities of the future. As a Manager, you will work closely with our client's leadership teams to unlock additional value from asset-backed trading, origination and prop trading, to build new or improved trading capabilities and solutions and/or solve their modernisation and digitalization problems. You will help to understand their key challenges, define tech visions and IT strategies, win buy-in for your recommendations and lead BCG case team members to transform client potential into performance. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project, you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients, you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership directing diverse teams of consulting talent. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with strong IT Consulting experience with exposure to the Commodity Trading Domain. Specifically, we are looking for expertise in the following areas: 10-15 years of professional experience since graduation, with a solid track record in IT consulting and project delivery. Significant exposure to Energy Trading IT landscapes, with hands-on experience in Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems, short-term trading, market access, or related data-centric platforms. Prior work with international energy companies, and/or specialized commodity trading firms highly desirable. Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement in a STEM related subject area. Computer Science Degree preferred Additional certifications in energy trading, risk management, or IT consulting (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Cloud certifications) are a plus. Energy Trading IT Systems & Platforms: Hands-on experience with ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Aspect, Openlink, or similar), including trade capture, risk management, control and reporting, settlement, and regulatory reporting (REMIT, EMIR). Knowledge of Nomination and Scheduling systems, including interaction with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) for power and gas. Familiarity with Short-Term Trading systems supporting day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets, ideally with exposure to algorithmic/automated trading solutions. Understanding of Market Access platforms (OTC, exchange, broker integration) and trading certificates/licensing requirements. Experience with Market Data Management platforms (price curves, weather/meteorological data, analytics) and integration with downstream systems. Exposure to Finance and Controlling systems used in trading operations (billing, settlement, accounting, cost/controlling). Energy Trading Value Chain & Processes: Knowledge of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including portfolio management, deal negotiation, trade capture, confirmation, physical and financial settlement, and risk management. Understanding of portfolio optimization and forecasting models (short-, mid-, and long-term horizons). Experience working with valuation and risk frameworks (e.g., Value-at-Risk (VaR), credit risk management, P&L scenarios). Technology & Transformation Skills: Experience delivering digital and cloud-based solutions for trading landscapes (Azure, AWS, or similar). Familiarity with Lean ETRM concepts and modular IT landscapes (e.g., microservices, APIs, containerized solutions). Strong background in data platforms, analytics, and integration for trading use cases (real-time data feeds, pricing, forecasting, optimization). Knowledge of automation and algorithmic trading capabilities in the context of power and gas trading. Domain Experience: Practical experience in Energy Trading markets (ideally power and gas but oil/LNG knowledge also helpful, with exposure to renewables integration). Familiarity with products, deal types, and counterparties across OTC and exchange markets (e.g., forwards, futures, options, swaps, day-ahead, intraday, structured products, PPAs). Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in European or global energy trading markets. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. What You'll Do We are seeking a Manager with IT Consulting and tech experience in Commodity Trading to join our team and lead transformational initiatives in the evolving energy markets. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business, technology, and trading operations, advising leading utilities, IOCs, merchant traders, renewables developers and owners, small digital start-up traders and other market participants on how to optimize, modernize and transform their IT landscapes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering end-to-end IT solutions - from classical ETRM implementations to modern cloud-based data-centric platforms, real-time risk management solutions, and innovative digital and AI solutions for energy trading organisations. You will lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping them navigate regulatory requirements, embrace new technologies, and build the trading capabilities of the future. As a Manager, you will work closely with our client's leadership teams to unlock additional value from asset-backed trading, origination and prop trading, to build new or improved trading capabilities and solutions and/or solve their modernisation and digitalization problems. You will help to understand their key challenges, define tech visions and IT strategies, win buy-in for your recommendations and lead BCG case team members to transform client potential into performance. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project, you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients, you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership directing diverse teams of consulting talent. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with strong IT Consulting experience with exposure to the Commodity Trading Domain. Specifically, we are looking for expertise in the following areas: 10-15 years of professional experience since graduation, with a solid track record in IT consulting and project delivery. Significant exposure to Energy Trading IT landscapes, with hands-on experience in Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems, short-term trading, market access, or related data-centric platforms. Prior work with international energy companies, and/or specialized commodity trading firms highly desirable. Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement in a STEM related subject area. Computer Science Degree preferred Additional certifications in energy trading, risk management, or IT consulting (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Cloud certifications) are a plus. Energy Trading IT Systems & Platforms: Hands-on experience with ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Aspect, Openlink, or similar), including trade capture, risk management, control and reporting, settlement, and regulatory reporting (REMIT, EMIR). Knowledge of Nomination and Scheduling systems, including interaction with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) for power and gas. Familiarity with Short-Term Trading systems supporting day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets, ideally with exposure to algorithmic/automated trading solutions. Understanding of Market Access platforms (OTC, exchange, broker integration) and trading certificates/licensing requirements. Experience with Market Data Management platforms (price curves, weather/meteorological data, analytics) and integration with downstream systems. Exposure to Finance and Controlling systems used in trading operations (billing, settlement, accounting, cost/controlling). Energy Trading Value Chain & Processes: Knowledge of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including portfolio management, deal negotiation, trade capture, confirmation, physical and financial settlement, and risk management. Understanding of portfolio optimization and forecasting models (short-, mid-, and long-term horizons). Experience working with valuation and risk frameworks (e.g., Value-at-Risk (VaR), credit risk management, P&L scenarios). Technology & Transformation Skills: Experience delivering digital and cloud-based solutions for trading landscapes (Azure, AWS, or similar). Familiarity with Lean ETRM concepts and modular IT landscapes (e.g., microservices, APIs, containerized solutions). Strong background in data platforms, analytics, and integration for trading use cases (real-time data feeds, pricing, forecasting, optimization). Knowledge of automation and algorithmic trading capabilities in the context of power and gas trading. Domain Experience: Practical experience in Energy Trading markets (ideally power and gas but oil/LNG knowledge also helpful, with exposure to renewables integration). Familiarity with products, deal types, and counterparties across OTC and exchange markets (e.g., forwards, futures, options, swaps, day-ahead, intraday, structured products, PPAs). Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in European or global energy trading markets. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Location: London (orMelbourn, UK with commutable access to London). Global remit Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Role Overview As Director of Commercial Finance, you will lead PA Consulting's global Commercial Finance function and act as a strategic partner to the C-suite and senior leadership teams. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving revenue and profitability, and ensuring compliance with global commercial and financial requirements. You will serve as a formal delegate for the CFO on critical finance responsibilities and play a pivotal role in enabling PA's continued growth. You will have direct accountability for the Commercial Finance Manager, Project Administrator and Credit Control teams (c55 heads in total) and their remit, ensuring they deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support to PA's Consulting business. This includes oversight of financial planning, reporting, risk management, and commercial governance across the full lifecycle of service delivery. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering Partner with the Exec-team and Go-To-Market Leadership teams to influence strategic decisions across diverse consulting markets. Drive commercial strategy, pricing, and bid support for complex, high-value engagements. Provide leadership and direction to Commercial Finance Managers, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and operational goals. Financial Operations & Transformation Lead a global finance team (c. 55 FTEs) across multiple geographies, ensuring operational excellence and scalability. Own and optimise financial models (Bid Model and Strategic Pricing Model) to support project performance and cash flow management. Oversee delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights. Ensure robust forecasting and sensitivity modelling across business units. Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and open-book accounting requirements. Oversee contract audits, rate negotiations, and compliance submissions for key clients. Maintain and evolve assignment and business policy manuals e.g. PAAAS and PABM maintaining as interactive digital platforms. Drive audit readiness and external audit coordination, ensuring IFRS compliance and SOX controls integrity. Serve on the High-Risk Assignment Steering Committee, mitigating financial and operational risks. Provide rapid intervention and remediation plans for underperforming engagements. Oversee Commercial Finance Managers' risk management activities, including open-book reporting and high-risk assignment reviews. Leadership & Development Coach and mentor senior finance leaders and partners globally. Deliver training to enhance commercial acumen and profitability awareness across the Partner team. Build capability within the Commercial Finance Manager population through workshops, coaching, and structured development plans. Qualifications What We're Looking For ACA qualified (or equivalent) with 10+ years of progressive finance experience. Proven track record in commercial finance within complex, multi-regional organisations. Experience in managing large teams with a broad remit. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, profitability, and risk mitigation. Strategic Finance Business Partnering Global Team Leadership & Organisational Design Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and FAR Compliance Open-book Accounting & Contract Auditing Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS Finance Transformation & Operational Efficiency We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Location: London (orMelbourn, UK with commutable access to London). Global remit Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Role Overview As Director of Commercial Finance, you will lead PA Consulting's global Commercial Finance function and act as a strategic partner to the C-suite and senior leadership teams. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping commercial strategy, driving revenue and profitability, and ensuring compliance with global commercial and financial requirements. You will serve as a formal delegate for the CFO on critical finance responsibilities and play a pivotal role in enabling PA's continued growth. You will have direct accountability for the Commercial Finance Manager, Project Administrator and Credit Control teams (c55 heads in total) and their remit, ensuring they deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support to PA's Consulting business. This includes oversight of financial planning, reporting, risk management, and commercial governance across the full lifecycle of service delivery. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering Partner with the Exec-team and Go-To-Market Leadership teams to influence strategic decisions across diverse consulting markets. Drive commercial strategy, pricing, and bid support for complex, high-value engagements. Provide leadership and direction to Commercial Finance Managers, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and operational goals. Financial Operations & Transformation Lead a global finance team (c. 55 FTEs) across multiple geographies, ensuring operational excellence and scalability. Own and optimise financial models (Bid Model and Strategic Pricing Model) to support project performance and cash flow management. Oversee delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights. Ensure robust forecasting and sensitivity modelling across business units. Compliance & Governance Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and open-book accounting requirements. Oversee contract audits, rate negotiations, and compliance submissions for key clients. Maintain and evolve assignment and business policy manuals e.g. PAAAS and PABM maintaining as interactive digital platforms. Drive audit readiness and external audit coordination, ensuring IFRS compliance and SOX controls integrity. Serve on the High-Risk Assignment Steering Committee, mitigating financial and operational risks. Provide rapid intervention and remediation plans for underperforming engagements. Oversee Commercial Finance Managers' risk management activities, including open-book reporting and high-risk assignment reviews. Leadership & Development Coach and mentor senior finance leaders and partners globally. Deliver training to enhance commercial acumen and profitability awareness across the Partner team. Build capability within the Commercial Finance Manager population through workshops, coaching, and structured development plans. Qualifications What We're Looking For ACA qualified (or equivalent) with 10+ years of progressive finance experience. Proven track record in commercial finance within complex, multi-regional organisations. Experience in managing large teams with a broad remit. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, profitability, and risk mitigation. Strategic Finance Business Partnering Global Team Leadership & Organisational Design Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and FAR Compliance Open-book Accounting & Contract Auditing Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS Finance Transformation & Operational Efficiency We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Compliance Consultant to join our growing Compliance team. The Compliance Consultant will be responsible for conducting reviews and providing day-to-day compliance advice and guidance to stakeholders of TU UK's appointed representative business on compliance related matters and relevant issues and ensure that any exceptions identified through Compliance Monitoring, advice and other assurance activities are appropriately flagged and recorded/reported as needed, and corrective action is taken as necessary. Day to Day You'll Be: Lead on activities that support the planning/designing, execution and completion of allocated Compliance Monitoring reviews and activities (including scoping, testing, documenting and reporting, and tracking completion of agreed actions arising from issues identified). Act as a key point of contact for compliance and conduct issues, providing independent challenge where needed and be able to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner. Support the preparation, maintenance and execution of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) via delivery and completion of allocated Plan work and providing input into the CMP coverage. Advise the business on compliance queries, especially with regard to FCA Handbook requirements, by providing practical interpretations of regulatory requirements and guidance using skills and knowledge. Provide guidance to the business in the development and review of operational documents, processes and procedures to ensure effective compliance with the FCA and other regulatory requirements. Represent the Compliance function through all interactions arising from CMP work, involvement in meetings and assisting with other ad-hoc activities and requests from the business as they arise. Work proactively with other second and third line teams to ensure that key compliance risks of the business are known, understood and subject to appropriate oversight as needed. Assist the wider Compliance function in preparations for FCA regulatory returns and other relevant FCA reporting commitments. Identify opportunities to innovate and develop compliance monitoring and oversight methods/systems. Essential Skills & Experience: Significant demonstratable experience of performing second line assurance activities, ideally within a dedicated Compliance or Audit function of a Financial Services firm regulated by the FCA. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the FCA Handbook (including PRIN, SYSC, CONC, SUP), Compliance Frameworks and compliance monitoring methodology and investigative/audit techniques. Aptitude for learning, problem-solving and a passion to digest and interpret emerging regulation. Initiative to work independently with the confidence to effectively challenge the status quo and propose solutions via completing compliance reviews thoroughly and efficiently. Methodical, thorough and diligent, with strong attention to detail and strong documentation and report writing and presentation skills. Effective organisational and time management skills to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks within set deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) and experience of dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to use standard Microsoft products to a high standard, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills & Experience: A good working knowledge of the UK financial services sector and FCA regulation. Good understanding of General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 and Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Understanding of Credit Reference Agency data (desirable). Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Consultant, Compliance
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Compliance Consultant to join our growing Compliance team. The Compliance Consultant will be responsible for conducting reviews and providing day-to-day compliance advice and guidance to stakeholders of TU UK's appointed representative business on compliance related matters and relevant issues and ensure that any exceptions identified through Compliance Monitoring, advice and other assurance activities are appropriately flagged and recorded/reported as needed, and corrective action is taken as necessary. Day to Day You'll Be: Lead on activities that support the planning/designing, execution and completion of allocated Compliance Monitoring reviews and activities (including scoping, testing, documenting and reporting, and tracking completion of agreed actions arising from issues identified). Act as a key point of contact for compliance and conduct issues, providing independent challenge where needed and be able to explain complex issues in a clear and concise manner. Support the preparation, maintenance and execution of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) via delivery and completion of allocated Plan work and providing input into the CMP coverage. Advise the business on compliance queries, especially with regard to FCA Handbook requirements, by providing practical interpretations of regulatory requirements and guidance using skills and knowledge. Provide guidance to the business in the development and review of operational documents, processes and procedures to ensure effective compliance with the FCA and other regulatory requirements. Represent the Compliance function through all interactions arising from CMP work, involvement in meetings and assisting with other ad-hoc activities and requests from the business as they arise. Work proactively with other second and third line teams to ensure that key compliance risks of the business are known, understood and subject to appropriate oversight as needed. Assist the wider Compliance function in preparations for FCA regulatory returns and other relevant FCA reporting commitments. Identify opportunities to innovate and develop compliance monitoring and oversight methods/systems. Essential Skills & Experience: Significant demonstratable experience of performing second line assurance activities, ideally within a dedicated Compliance or Audit function of a Financial Services firm regulated by the FCA. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the FCA Handbook (including PRIN, SYSC, CONC, SUP), Compliance Frameworks and compliance monitoring methodology and investigative/audit techniques. Aptitude for learning, problem-solving and a passion to digest and interpret emerging regulation. Initiative to work independently with the confidence to effectively challenge the status quo and propose solutions via completing compliance reviews thoroughly and efficiently. Methodical, thorough and diligent, with strong attention to detail and strong documentation and report writing and presentation skills. Effective organisational and time management skills to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks within set deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) and experience of dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to use standard Microsoft products to a high standard, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills & Experience: A good working knowledge of the UK financial services sector and FCA regulation. Good understanding of General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 and Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Understanding of Credit Reference Agency data (desirable). Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Consultant, Compliance
Overview LOCATION: London Designer Outlet WORKING HOURS: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (Saturday & Sunday off) SALARY: £30,000.00 per annum If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department . We're here to help! Role Purpose The Facilities Administrator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Facilities Manager and wider team, ensuring smooth coordination of daily operations, compliance with health and safety standards, and efficient management of documentation, finance, and HR processes. Responsibilities Support the Facilities Manager in coordinating daily operations and service delivery. Support the Maintenance Manager delivering PPM's, Reactive and Service Reporting. Handle processing and compliance CAFM systems Handle Work Permit enquiries and maintain accurate compliance documentation. Manage service providers and maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks. Process finance and administrative enquiries, including raising quotes and tracking completion of works. Assist with HR and payroll queries, including starter/leaver processes and record-keeping in partnership with HR, HR meetings minutes taking Maintain personnel records and training matrices for all site teams (Security, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Maintenance). Monitor and report on building systems, utilities, and sustainability initiatives. Liaise with tenants and contractors regarding facilities issues and maintenance requests. Support health and safety audits, emergency response planning, and fire evacuation training. Order and maintain stock for facilities management services. Attend team meetings, produce minutes, and follow up on actions. Contribute to planning and execution of minor projects and ad hoc duties as required. Skills & Qualifications Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for liaising with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excell and familiarity with facilities management systems (e.g., CAFM, HR Platforms, ADP). Knowledge of health and safety compliance and emergency procedures. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in facilities administration or a similar role preferred. Preferred Training & Certifications Workshops: Health & Safety, Project Coordination Courses: CAFM Software, Business Communication Certifications: IOSH Working Safely (optional) Benefits 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling Get Fit Programme Financial and legal support Cycle to work scheme Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers Life: resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM's benefits, visit our About ABM ABM: ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. For more information, visit. ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Overview LOCATION: London Designer Outlet WORKING HOURS: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (Saturday & Sunday off) SALARY: £30,000.00 per annum If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department . We're here to help! Role Purpose The Facilities Administrator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Facilities Manager and wider team, ensuring smooth coordination of daily operations, compliance with health and safety standards, and efficient management of documentation, finance, and HR processes. Responsibilities Support the Facilities Manager in coordinating daily operations and service delivery. Support the Maintenance Manager delivering PPM's, Reactive and Service Reporting. Handle processing and compliance CAFM systems Handle Work Permit enquiries and maintain accurate compliance documentation. Manage service providers and maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks. Process finance and administrative enquiries, including raising quotes and tracking completion of works. Assist with HR and payroll queries, including starter/leaver processes and record-keeping in partnership with HR, HR meetings minutes taking Maintain personnel records and training matrices for all site teams (Security, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Maintenance). Monitor and report on building systems, utilities, and sustainability initiatives. Liaise with tenants and contractors regarding facilities issues and maintenance requests. Support health and safety audits, emergency response planning, and fire evacuation training. Order and maintain stock for facilities management services. Attend team meetings, produce minutes, and follow up on actions. Contribute to planning and execution of minor projects and ad hoc duties as required. Skills & Qualifications Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for liaising with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excell and familiarity with facilities management systems (e.g., CAFM, HR Platforms, ADP). Knowledge of health and safety compliance and emergency procedures. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in facilities administration or a similar role preferred. Preferred Training & Certifications Workshops: Health & Safety, Project Coordination Courses: CAFM Software, Business Communication Certifications: IOSH Working Safely (optional) Benefits 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling Get Fit Programme Financial and legal support Cycle to work scheme Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers Life: resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM's benefits, visit our About ABM ABM: ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. For more information, visit. ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
ob Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor / Junior Cost Engineer Location: London or Reading (Thames Water Region - hybrid with occasional site visits) Contract: 6 months (high likelihood of extension - project duration is 3 years) Experience: Up to 3 years Backgrounds: Open to construction, utilities, civil engineering, water, M&E, project controls, or other relevant cost/commercial backgrounds. Overview We are seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor or Junior Cost Engineer to join the commercial team supporting Thames Water infrastructure and capital maintenance projects. This role is ideal for someone with early career experience in cost management or commercial administration who wants to grow within a major long-term water programme. You will support senior commercial staff with cost reporting, NEC contract administration, financial tracking, and change control across multiple projects within the Thames Water portfolio. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations Support NEC contract administration, documentation, and compliance Track and help manage change control, compensation events, and variations Maintain and update cost databases, budgets, accruals, and cost tracking tools Support procurement activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and subcontract management Assist senior QS/Cost Engineers with payment applications, audits, and commercial governance Liaise with internal teams, engineers, site managers, and Thames Water stakeholders Contribute to risk reviews, commercial planning, and cost mitigation activities Attend occasional site visits to verify progress and support cost validation Maintain accurate commercial files, documentation, and reporting packs Skills & Experience Up to 3 years' experience in a QS, cost, commercial, or project controls role Experience in utilities, construction, civils, water, infrastructure, energy, M&E, or highways welcomed Understanding of cost management principles (budgets, forecasts, accruals) NEC contract awareness is beneficial but not essential Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills Good Excel capability (VLOOKUP, formulas, data management) Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Organised, proactive, and keen to develop professionally Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Controls, or related discipline preferred What We Offer 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension (programme is 3+ years) Hybrid working in London or Reading Structured development opportunities (RICS, ACostE, commercial career pathways) Exposure to major UK water infrastructure projects
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
ob Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor / Junior Cost Engineer Location: London or Reading (Thames Water Region - hybrid with occasional site visits) Contract: 6 months (high likelihood of extension - project duration is 3 years) Experience: Up to 3 years Backgrounds: Open to construction, utilities, civil engineering, water, M&E, project controls, or other relevant cost/commercial backgrounds. Overview We are seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor or Junior Cost Engineer to join the commercial team supporting Thames Water infrastructure and capital maintenance projects. This role is ideal for someone with early career experience in cost management or commercial administration who wants to grow within a major long-term water programme. You will support senior commercial staff with cost reporting, NEC contract administration, financial tracking, and change control across multiple projects within the Thames Water portfolio. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations Support NEC contract administration, documentation, and compliance Track and help manage change control, compensation events, and variations Maintain and update cost databases, budgets, accruals, and cost tracking tools Support procurement activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and subcontract management Assist senior QS/Cost Engineers with payment applications, audits, and commercial governance Liaise with internal teams, engineers, site managers, and Thames Water stakeholders Contribute to risk reviews, commercial planning, and cost mitigation activities Attend occasional site visits to verify progress and support cost validation Maintain accurate commercial files, documentation, and reporting packs Skills & Experience Up to 3 years' experience in a QS, cost, commercial, or project controls role Experience in utilities, construction, civils, water, infrastructure, energy, M&E, or highways welcomed Understanding of cost management principles (budgets, forecasts, accruals) NEC contract awareness is beneficial but not essential Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills Good Excel capability (VLOOKUP, formulas, data management) Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Organised, proactive, and keen to develop professionally Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Controls, or related discipline preferred What We Offer 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension (programme is 3+ years) Hybrid working in London or Reading Structured development opportunities (RICS, ACostE, commercial career pathways) Exposure to major UK water infrastructure projects
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Treharris, Mid Glamorgan
About The Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? You'll lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple water infrastructure projects along with managing commercial risk, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations (NEC/JCT). We'll need you to oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met whilst collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client teams to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and delivery. You'll support the development of commercial frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards, including AMP and environmental targets. What you'll bring Extensive experience in a senior QS role within the water or utilities sector Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field; RICS or equivalent chartership preferred What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more Discretionary bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
About The Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? You'll lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple water infrastructure projects along with managing commercial risk, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations (NEC/JCT). We'll need you to oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met whilst collaborate with project managers, engineers, and client teams to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and delivery. You'll support the development of commercial frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards, including AMP and environmental targets. What you'll bring Extensive experience in a senior QS role within the water or utilities sector Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field; RICS or equivalent chartership preferred What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more Discretionary bonus scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Project Support Officer/Technical Administrator Location: Market Weighton - 3 days on-site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Purpose This role supports the delivery of a major 2GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electrical cable link to be constructed between Aberdeenshire in Scotland and North Yorkshire in England. The position will be embedded in the team responsible for managing the southern onshore sections of the works, which include the construction of a converter station and associated infrastructure in North Yorkshire, as well as approximately 69km of onshore cables running from the East Riding of Yorkshire to the converter station site. The role will requires on-site working at least three days per week. The successful candidate will support the Project Delivery team with administrative coordination and document control activities. The role reports to the Construction Manager and the Project Management team. As a Project Support Officer , you will undertake a broad range of administrative duties, including preparing documents, coordinating meetings, managing diaries, and ensuring effective communication and documentation processes across the project. Key Accountabilities: Meeting Coordination: Schedule and attend meetings, capture accurate minutes, and distribute them promptly (shorthand advantageous). Agenda Preparation: Organise meeting logistics, prepare agendas, print drawings, and distribute materials. Documentation Management: Assist in preparing and managing documentation using platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and SharePoint, including uploading minutes and technical documents. Technical Documentation Assistance: Support with health, safety, and environmental documentation, retention notes, and master trackers (e.g., SHE/LoS trackers). Event Organisation: Arrange CPD events, team days, and meeting room bookings, including catering and logistics. Diary Management: Maintain calendars for the Project Delivery Team and provide general administrative assistance. Reporting: Lead the compilation of weekly reports for project management. Workspace Management: Maintain project workspaces, draft standard project documentation, and track revisions as required. Procurement Support: Order PPE, IT equipment, and general supplies to support the team. Team Support: Adopt a flexible, proactive approach to supporting the wider project team. Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Know-How: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration) is preferred. Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within construction, utilities, or engineering. Understanding of project management processes and documentation. Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud and SharePoint. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience using project management software or tools is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive problem-solving approach. General awareness of health and safety requirements relevant to construction projects. Ability to track and report project expenditures, identify variances, and ensure alignment with budgets. Support preparation of financial reports, providing insights on budget performance and forecasts. Experience processing invoices and managing payment schedules for contractors and suppliers. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Dec 08, 2025
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Project Support Officer/Technical Administrator Location: Market Weighton - 3 days on-site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Purpose This role supports the delivery of a major 2GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electrical cable link to be constructed between Aberdeenshire in Scotland and North Yorkshire in England. The position will be embedded in the team responsible for managing the southern onshore sections of the works, which include the construction of a converter station and associated infrastructure in North Yorkshire, as well as approximately 69km of onshore cables running from the East Riding of Yorkshire to the converter station site. The role will requires on-site working at least three days per week. The successful candidate will support the Project Delivery team with administrative coordination and document control activities. The role reports to the Construction Manager and the Project Management team. As a Project Support Officer , you will undertake a broad range of administrative duties, including preparing documents, coordinating meetings, managing diaries, and ensuring effective communication and documentation processes across the project. Key Accountabilities: Meeting Coordination: Schedule and attend meetings, capture accurate minutes, and distribute them promptly (shorthand advantageous). Agenda Preparation: Organise meeting logistics, prepare agendas, print drawings, and distribute materials. Documentation Management: Assist in preparing and managing documentation using platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and SharePoint, including uploading minutes and technical documents. Technical Documentation Assistance: Support with health, safety, and environmental documentation, retention notes, and master trackers (e.g., SHE/LoS trackers). Event Organisation: Arrange CPD events, team days, and meeting room bookings, including catering and logistics. Diary Management: Maintain calendars for the Project Delivery Team and provide general administrative assistance. Reporting: Lead the compilation of weekly reports for project management. Workspace Management: Maintain project workspaces, draft standard project documentation, and track revisions as required. Procurement Support: Order PPE, IT equipment, and general supplies to support the team. Team Support: Adopt a flexible, proactive approach to supporting the wider project team. Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Know-How: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration) is preferred. Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within construction, utilities, or engineering. Understanding of project management processes and documentation. Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud and SharePoint. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience using project management software or tools is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive problem-solving approach. General awareness of health and safety requirements relevant to construction projects. Ability to track and report project expenditures, identify variances, and ensure alignment with budgets. Support preparation of financial reports, providing insights on budget performance and forecasts. Experience processing invoices and managing payment schedules for contractors and suppliers. Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Data and Insights Manager Leeds - hybrid Permanent Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025 Summary We're seeking a Data and Insights Manager to join our Digital Transformation team. This role will sit at the centre of Freedom's digital transformation strategy, focused on unlocking the value of data across the business. You'll help shape requirements for a new enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric, bringing together information from across the business into a single, trusted source of truth. You'll also get to collaborate with Group ICT on data models and analytics that enable smarter decision-making and efficient operations. Within approved Fabric workspaces and published models, you will build and maintain datasets, Power BI visualisations, dataflows, and other analytical assets, including AI-assisted insights, to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and used effectively across the business. Alongside this enterprise data work, you will deliver smaller, end-to-end data solutions using low-code and integration tools to automate workflows and improve reporting. With You will design and deliver practical data solutions, define how data is structured and governed, and ensure adoption through effective user engagement, and best practice in modern data and analytics tools. The role suits someone who enjoys shaping data strategy and governance while remaining hands-on in designing and building high-quality models, visualisations, and analytics that bring data to life. Some of the key deliverables for the role include: Data and Insight Support the development and implementation of Freedom's data and insight strategy. Define business data and reporting requirements, ensuring they are delivered through Microsoft Fabric and the wider data architecture. Shape the design and governance of enterprise data models and reporting frameworks. Build and maintain datasets, semantic models, and visualisations within Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related tools (SSRS, Excel) to deliver accurate, actionable insight. Develop performant SQL queries and dataflows to transform and prepare data for analysis. Contribute to the business data catalogue to improve visibility and value of data assets. Create or enhance dataflows to meet specific reporting or analytical needs. Maintain data quality standards, catalogues and documentation. Help connect data across business systems, structured and unstructured, ensuring information is available where needed. Digital Transformation and Change Support the long-term data and insight strategy and governance model. Translate business needs into clear data, integration, and reporting requirements. Work with ICT, operational, and project teams to embed data-driven decision making. Build data and reporting requirements into system and SaaS implementations. Deliver training and guidance to help users interpret and use dashboards confidently. Promote best practice in data management, visualisation, and adoption. Support readiness, testing, go-live, and post-implementation activities. Act as the link between operational teams and Group ICT to ensure data initiatives deliver real business value. Continuous Improvement Deliver data solutions using low-code and data tools to automate workflows. Use the Microsoft Power Platform, Logic Apps, and core tools (T-SQL, SSRS, Dataverse, Excel, SharePoint, Forms) to connect business data across teams. Identify opportunities to automate data flows and improve existing platforms. Continuously explore emerging capabilities in Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-assisted analytics, recommending practical adoption opportunities for Freedom. Contribute to the Power BI Centre of Excellence, supporting citizen developers and promoting consistent design, reuse, and quality across business-built analytics. Keep current with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-assisted analytics developments. What we're looking for: Solid experience in SQL Server and T-SQL capability, including data modelling and optimisation Proven experience in building robust analytical models and visualisations in Power BI using DAX and Power Query (M) Solid understanding of data integration and transformation (ETL, APIs, dataflows). Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric components or similar data engineering environments. Previous experience with Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, Logic Apps) to automate data processes. Knowledge of Dataverse, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments and how they connect to enterprise data Awareness of data governance, quality, and security principles. Experience gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements Able to explain complex data findings and influence decisions through clear, evidence-based insight Desirable Experience within utilities, construction, or infrastructure project environments Understanding of operational, financial, or commercial performance reporting Experience automating data workflows using Logic Apps or Power Automate Awareness of AI and Copilot capabilities. 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 train
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Data and Insights Manager Leeds - hybrid Permanent Closing date for applications: 16th December 2025 Summary We're seeking a Data and Insights Manager to join our Digital Transformation team. This role will sit at the centre of Freedom's digital transformation strategy, focused on unlocking the value of data across the business. You'll help shape requirements for a new enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric, bringing together information from across the business into a single, trusted source of truth. You'll also get to collaborate with Group ICT on data models and analytics that enable smarter decision-making and efficient operations. Within approved Fabric workspaces and published models, you will build and maintain datasets, Power BI visualisations, dataflows, and other analytical assets, including AI-assisted insights, to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and used effectively across the business. Alongside this enterprise data work, you will deliver smaller, end-to-end data solutions using low-code and integration tools to automate workflows and improve reporting. With You will design and deliver practical data solutions, define how data is structured and governed, and ensure adoption through effective user engagement, and best practice in modern data and analytics tools. The role suits someone who enjoys shaping data strategy and governance while remaining hands-on in designing and building high-quality models, visualisations, and analytics that bring data to life. Some of the key deliverables for the role include: Data and Insight Support the development and implementation of Freedom's data and insight strategy. Define business data and reporting requirements, ensuring they are delivered through Microsoft Fabric and the wider data architecture. Shape the design and governance of enterprise data models and reporting frameworks. Build and maintain datasets, semantic models, and visualisations within Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related tools (SSRS, Excel) to deliver accurate, actionable insight. Develop performant SQL queries and dataflows to transform and prepare data for analysis. Contribute to the business data catalogue to improve visibility and value of data assets. Create or enhance dataflows to meet specific reporting or analytical needs. Maintain data quality standards, catalogues and documentation. Help connect data across business systems, structured and unstructured, ensuring information is available where needed. Digital Transformation and Change Support the long-term data and insight strategy and governance model. Translate business needs into clear data, integration, and reporting requirements. Work with ICT, operational, and project teams to embed data-driven decision making. Build data and reporting requirements into system and SaaS implementations. Deliver training and guidance to help users interpret and use dashboards confidently. Promote best practice in data management, visualisation, and adoption. Support readiness, testing, go-live, and post-implementation activities. Act as the link between operational teams and Group ICT to ensure data initiatives deliver real business value. Continuous Improvement Deliver data solutions using low-code and data tools to automate workflows. Use the Microsoft Power Platform, Logic Apps, and core tools (T-SQL, SSRS, Dataverse, Excel, SharePoint, Forms) to connect business data across teams. Identify opportunities to automate data flows and improve existing platforms. Continuously explore emerging capabilities in Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-assisted analytics, recommending practical adoption opportunities for Freedom. Contribute to the Power BI Centre of Excellence, supporting citizen developers and promoting consistent design, reuse, and quality across business-built analytics. Keep current with Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-assisted analytics developments. What we're looking for: Solid experience in SQL Server and T-SQL capability, including data modelling and optimisation Proven experience in building robust analytical models and visualisations in Power BI using DAX and Power Query (M) Solid understanding of data integration and transformation (ETL, APIs, dataflows). Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric components or similar data engineering environments. Previous experience with Power Platform tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, Logic Apps) to automate data processes. Knowledge of Dataverse, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments and how they connect to enterprise data Awareness of data governance, quality, and security principles. Experience gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements Able to explain complex data findings and influence decisions through clear, evidence-based insight Desirable Experience within utilities, construction, or infrastructure project environments Understanding of operational, financial, or commercial performance reporting Experience automating data workflows using Logic Apps or Power Automate Awareness of AI and Copilot capabilities. 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 train
The Distillery, Glassfields 1, 2 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR, United Kingdom, Bristol BS2 0GR, GB We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Would you like to work with a high-performing team that delivers meaningful and lasting change to it's clients? Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional Project Controls/Planning Specialists. As part of PA's Delivery stream, PA's Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, MPS works across Defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector in client-facing roles on long-term assignments. Having experienced repeated successes in delivering value and excellence for our clients, most of whom are within daily commuting range from home, we are in high demand and are now expanding further across the UK. As a Project Controls/Planning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients in controlling some of the UK's most complex major programmes. Your expertise in project controls methodologies, tools and applications of best practice will be crucial in delivering successful outcomes for our clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, shaping projects that drive meaningful impact. Location Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Client locations include: Bristol Andover Portsmouth Cardiff Swindon You will have opportunity to: Implement processes covering multiple project controls functions (e.g. scope, schedule, cost, risk, performance reporting). Collect and analyse project data to assess performance against project goals and objectives. Plan, build, maintain, and interrogate resource loaded schedules from first principles (including WBS, PBS, OBS, Basis of Estimates etc) through to Schedule Risk Analysis and management against monthly milestone reporting. Identify and communicate scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts as well as supporting the identification of mitigating actions. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage the change management process and communicate corrective actions. Drive effective risk management through the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, working collaboratively to ensure proactive and effective management. Lead stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all project participants. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Develop your own project controls expertise even further through a range of on-the-job learning, training and formal qualifications. Qualifications About You Experience in one or more project controls disciplines e.g., planning, scheduling, risk management, cost management, and earned value management. Expertise in applying various project control methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Active Risk Manager, Schedule Risk Analysis), adapting them to diverse project contexts. Certification in Project Management or Project Controls (PMQ, PRINCE2, Project Planning and Control etc.) is desirable. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems, make informed decisions, and manage project risks effectively. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with stakeholders across all levels. We know that potential skills-gaps and an expectation to 'need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional information Life at PA Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at:
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
The Distillery, Glassfields 1, 2 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0GR, United Kingdom, Bristol BS2 0GR, GB We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Would you like to work with a high-performing team that delivers meaningful and lasting change to it's clients? Our Major Programme Services (MPS) team is looking for exceptional Project Controls/Planning Specialists. As part of PA's Delivery stream, PA's Centre of Excellence for all project, programme, and portfolio capability, MPS works across Defence, major projects & infrastructure, transport, and public sector in client-facing roles on long-term assignments. Having experienced repeated successes in delivering value and excellence for our clients, most of whom are within daily commuting range from home, we are in high demand and are now expanding further across the UK. As a Project Controls/Planning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our clients in controlling some of the UK's most complex major programmes. Your expertise in project controls methodologies, tools and applications of best practice will be crucial in delivering successful outcomes for our clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, shaping projects that drive meaningful impact. Location Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Client locations include: Bristol Andover Portsmouth Cardiff Swindon You will have opportunity to: Implement processes covering multiple project controls functions (e.g. scope, schedule, cost, risk, performance reporting). Collect and analyse project data to assess performance against project goals and objectives. Plan, build, maintain, and interrogate resource loaded schedules from first principles (including WBS, PBS, OBS, Basis of Estimates etc) through to Schedule Risk Analysis and management against monthly milestone reporting. Identify and communicate scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts as well as supporting the identification of mitigating actions. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage the change management process and communicate corrective actions. Drive effective risk management through the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, working collaboratively to ensure proactive and effective management. Lead stakeholder engagement activities, facilitating collaboration and communication among all project participants. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Develop your own project controls expertise even further through a range of on-the-job learning, training and formal qualifications. Qualifications About You Experience in one or more project controls disciplines e.g., planning, scheduling, risk management, cost management, and earned value management. Expertise in applying various project control methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Active Risk Manager, Schedule Risk Analysis), adapting them to diverse project contexts. Certification in Project Management or Project Controls (PMQ, PRINCE2, Project Planning and Control etc.) is desirable. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems, make informed decisions, and manage project risks effectively. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with stakeholders across all levels. We know that potential skills-gaps and an expectation to 'need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Additional information Life at PA Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at:
