Total 95 Senior Executive level Human Resources job vacancies in Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1AA

Job Specification: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester (with occasional travel across the UK)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Vehicle, fuel card, pension, 21 days holiday

Company Overview:
A well-established main contractor based in Oldham, specializing in refurbishments and fit-outs across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. The company works on a diverse range of projects, with a focus on public sector works including schools, universities, hospitals, and government buildings. Their portfolio ranges from smaller works around £50K to large-scale refurbishments up to £5M.

They are now looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, with a strong commercial background to support the company's growth, especially in the local council sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
Contractual Management:
Lead on contractual obligations and ensure all terms are adhered to, managing all contract documentation and correspondence.
Commercial Awareness & Value Engineering:
Apply strong commercial acumen to maximise project value, manage costs, and identify value engineering opportunities to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Claims Management:
Oversee and manage any claims or variations, negotiating with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve disputes in a timely manner.
Project Cost Control:
Monitor and control project budgets, including preparing cost estimates and final accounts. Although there will be some estimating duties, the role is primarily focused on cost management rather than detailed estimation.
Client Liaison:
Work closely with clients, ensuring communication is maintained throughout the project lifecycle and that the projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and manage project risk by identifying and mitigating potential issues.
Travel Requirements:
While the majority of projects are based within the North West, you will be required to travel occasionally to other locations across the UK, including for site visits and meetings.

Requirements:
Experience:
Significant experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally with a background in main contracting and working on refurbishment and fit-out projects. Experience in the education, healthcare, and public sector is highly desirable.
Skills:
Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to navigate complex contract details, manage claims, and implement value engineering strategies.

Qualifications:
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying is preferred, although not essential if you have proven experience in a similar role.
Driving License:
A full, clean UK driving license is essential for this role, as the role will require occasional travel to various sites.
Location Flexibility:
Based in the Oldham area or nearby, with the ability to travel across the North West and further afield for site visits and client meetings.
Desirable Attributes:
Ability to understand and address the potential impact of projects on local communities, particularly for public sector works.
Proactive in identifying cost-saving opportunities and resolving issues before they escalate.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with both clients and subcontractors.
A background in managing Government-funded works and refurbishments is highly beneficial.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
Generous pension scheme.
21 days holiday.
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting and impactful projects in the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Preston, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

A beautifully appointed care home for service users located in a unique parkland setting in Bamber Bridge and offers excellent residential care and for those who live with dementia impacting on their daily life

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care**

As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
• You will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home
• Ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
• Promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise
• Instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.50 per hour and the annual salary up to £30,888 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme

Reference ID: 6828
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032

Your new company
A medium-sized, multidisciplinary consultancy providing a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering and Commercial services to clients across the water, energy and environment sectors.
Your new role
As a part of an emerging team, this will suit and require a self-starting environmentalist who is willing to work in multidisciplinary settings and can display a problem-solving and growth mindset. You will contribute ideas and specialist environmental skills, knowledge and experience to improve the functioning of the team and services, therefore contributing to their 3-year strategy.
You will help consolidate and expand the team and my clients' footprint in a diverse range of areas, including but not limited to regulatory programme planning and delivery, environmental assessment, asset management, environmental enabling of engineering and delivery schemes, biodiversity and catchment improvements, nature-based solutions and blue-green infrastructure.
You will therefore be given real autonomy, challenge and fulfilment by simultaneously shaping your own career whilst contributing meaningful change at a high level.
Responsibilities:

• Plan, programme and project deliverables as required by client or business need. Clients and frameworks include Welsh Water, South West Water, Yorkshire Water Southern Water, Sydney Water, Northumbrian Water, Canals and Rivers Trust, Scottish and Southern Energy Renewables, Ofwat, the EA and more. Workstream areas include WINEP, WRMP, DWMP, Price Review, ISO 55001 alongside more bespoke opportunities such as supporting clients develop and embed approaches to Nature-Based Solutions.
• Working alongside the Natural Assets team and other senior colleagues to consolidate and expand their environmental service offering.
• Travel to client offices as/when required.
• Liaising with internal colleagues, partners, clients and external stakeholders as part of deliverable and business development requirements (including tenders).
• Supporting the recruitment and the structural development of the growing environment team.
• Mentoring of and delegation to junior colleagues as/when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• An environmental-related undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree in a water-environment, ecology or sustainability specialism (advantageous).
• Working towards or have achieved Chartership (CEnv or C.WEM) with a relevant body (CIWEM, IEMA, CIEEM).
• Environmental sustainability experience within built and natural asset-owning organisations such as the water sector (advantageous), renewables and energy, land-use and transport.
• Proficient in Geospatial tools e.g qGIS, ArcGIS etc
• Knowledge and use of the BNG Metric.
• Knowledge and use of wider environmental and social valuation tools and methods e.g ENCA, CIRIA's BeST, ORVal.
• Evidenced experience of working with regulators (EA, NE) and stakeholders
• Evidenced experience of working within regulatory environmental legislation, consents and permit requirements.
• An understanding of the environmental receptor constraints and opportunities associated with engineering-infrastructure project planning and delivery.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

My client recognises that individuals may not have all the above skills/qualifications required and are also interested in evidence of communication, team working, problem solving, strategic thinking, creativity, resilience and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary (Circa £45,000) + discretionary bonus
• 24 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave
• Pension scheme (6% employer, 4% employee)
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Professional Membership fees paid
• Life Assurance Scheme 4x annual salary
• Electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Refer a friend scheme

What you need to do now
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Do you have experience in face to face furniture sales? Do you love engaging with customers and building long lasting relationships? How would you feel about selling luxury products within a prestigious family run business thats been established for over 100 years?

TRIP are currently recruiting a Senior Sales Consultant for a luxury furniture retailer for their store in Accrington. The retailer has a stable and secure history of being family owned and operated and is currently going through a fantastic period of growth.

The ideal Senior Sales Consultant:
- Must have experience in face to face furniture sales
- Be extremely personable and able to develop immediate customer rapport
- Be confident and highly motivated
- Be someone who is a high achiever with a proven track record of consistent sales performance.

If you recognise the above and want to join a company that truly Rewards, Recognises & Invests in your career development, both financially and progressively then get in touch today!

Basic salary £25k + individual commission + bonuses an uncapped (average) OTE c£30,000-£35,000 (the top 10% of sales people across the business earning in excess of £40,000+)

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Preston, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

A beautifully appointed care home for service users located in a unique parkland setting in Bamber Bridge and offers excellent residential care and for those who live with dementia impacting on their daily life

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care**

As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
• You will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home
• Ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
• Promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise
• Instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.50 per hour and the annual salary up to £30,888 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme

Reference ID: 6828
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp
Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Your New Company is a successful, award-winning construction company based in Cumbria. Established over 50yrs ago, the company has grown into a leading contractor for building, civil, and mechanical engineering projects throughout Cumbria, Lancashire, North of England, and Southern Scotland. They are known for their high-quality construction, attention to detail, and customer-focused service, delivering projects across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, and housing.
Your new role
About the Role: My client are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cumbria. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.Perform risk, value management, and cost control.Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.Perform cost control and cost benefit analysis.Advise on procurement strategy.Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.Allocate work to subcontractors.Provide advice on contractual claims.Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.Value completed work and arrange payments.Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.Strong knowledge of construction processes and materials.Excellent numerical and IT skills.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for career progression.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Ongoing professional development and training.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new companyYour new company is a highly experienced consultancy specialised in mechanical, electrical and sustainable areas of building design. They work closely with education, commercial, conservation, hotels, sport and leisure, residential, healthcare, and community sectors.They have offices in 6 different locations in the UK. Your new role will be based in Cambridge or Norwich.
Your new roleDue to recent growth and expansion, your new company is now looking for a senior mechanical design engineer.The role will involve engineering support to the practice by providing expertise in the field of mechanical engineering in the built environment to be included in design and project management. You will be meeting with clients to establish project briefs, formulating sound engineering, cost-effective solutions. You will ensure designs not only meet functional requirements but are fully compliant with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, CIBSE guides, building regulations and best practice and environmentally sensitive. Prepare budget costs for client consideration and draw up tender documentation. Projects manage site work from commencement to completion and monitor site work against specification requirements. Carry out inspections of existing installations and submit condition reports and agree contractor final accounts.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed, your new company is looking for someone who has a degree or masters in engineering, is a member of the chartered institute of building services (or similar), chartered engineer status, full driving licence and excellent communication skills, problem-solving and a good decision marker.
What you'll get in returnFlexible and remote working options available, you will be working with a great office team where they have opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Fully expensed seasonal social events, your new company is offering a competitive pension scheme,

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The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to work for an established business in the FY8 area.

Senior Accountant salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Senior Accountant hours: 37.5 Hours a week Mon - Fri

Company benefits:

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  25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with continuous service
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  Bupa health scheme
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  Company Pension
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  Onsite subsidised gym

Roles and responsibilities:

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  Responsible for a portfolio of clients
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  Reviewing work that has been prepared by assistants, and Accountants.
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  Preparing accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax returns and any other compliance work needed for filing at Companies House and HMRC.
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  Ownership of compliance across your own portfolio, maintaining a thorough review process for all work, ensuring a consistent and compliant service is delivered and statutory filing dates are met.
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  Bookkeeping for clients using Free Agent, and from time-to-time Xero and QuickBooks.
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  Training Junior members of the team.
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  Dealing with all communications for clients, both written and verbally.
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  Dealing with the inbound and outbound post, and ensuring it is dealt with accordingly.
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  Making sure that the clients are invoiced at the right time, and for any additional work.
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  Tax planning with clients.
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  Ensuring the clients are registered for the relevant taxes with HMRC.
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  Making sure Companies House records are kept up to date and accurate for the clients, ensuring that any forms needed are completed and filed at Companies House.
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  Processing payroll for clients
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  Covering for colleagues for period of illness, holidays, to include email cover for clients.
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  Training new starters and accountants in the team.
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  Supporting and covering the Team Manager and other team members, during periods of absence.

Skills / Qualifications Required:

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  Working towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
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  Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
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  Commitment to getting it right the first time.
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  Ability to deal with clients and members of the company with empathy, and in line with the company values.
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  Develop self through CPD and Relevant Training, to ensure up to date with all relevant legislation.
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  Working Knowledge of Accounting systems and software.
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  Strong Organisation and Analytical skills.
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  The ability to build trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders.

If this sounds of interest, please do feel free to apply through the link below, or alternatively please do get in touch and we will be more than happy to help further!

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer.
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Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, based in Blackburn, who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values precision, efficiency, and teamwork.

Your new role
As a Senior Purchase Ledger, your primary responsibilities will include controlling and setting up new approved suppliers, processing multi-currency invoices, and ensuring adherence to purchase credit and returns policies. You will monitor unfulfilled orders, liaise with internal purchasing representatives, and work closely with the 'Goods In' department to resolve discrepancies. Additionally, you will be responsible for monthly reviews of supplier account information, chasing invoices, and reconciling supplier statements. Your role will also involve managing payment runs via BACS, liaising with external stakeholders for international payments, and ensuring compliance with HMRC Duty charges. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic. Experience of working in a high volume purchase ledger role previously is essential, with an analytical mindset. You should have a proven ability to implement rigorous controls and processes, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency in all major IT applications, including Microsoft Excel (vlookups and pivot tables), is essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £30,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Other benefits will also include:

• Enhanced holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Flexible working
• Onsite parking

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career in finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What you need to do now
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Your new company

Established in 1999, my client is a customer-focused planning, environment, and design consultancy with extensive experience in adding value to a range of development schemes. They work with various building materials, minerals & waste, commercial and residential clients amongst others.
It's an exciting time currently, they are looking for an experienced Environmental (EIA) Consultant to join their team and support on a range of schemes.

Their other departments offer various environmental services that work closely together to give a comprehensive service to their clients including; Ecology, Environmental Permitting and Landscape Planning.

Your new role

You will play a crucial role in managing and delivering environmental assessments for a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including minerals & waste, residential, commercial and industrial developments, with most being the former. These developments are particularly interesting and can range in length.
Some examples are quarry extensions, auxiliary developments, processing plants, cement works, solar power schemes. Otherwise, they can be large-scale residential or commercial sites.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the preparation of EIA screening and scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and supporting documents.
• Provide expert advice on environmental impacts and mitigation measures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing bespoke advice to help them achieve their goals.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, planners, and other environmental specialists, to integrate environmental considerations into project designs.
• Ensure all deliverables meet high-quality standards and adhere to rigorous quality management procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Membership with a relevant institution
• Extensive experience in environmental consultancy, with a strong understanding of UK environmental and planning legislation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate inputs from various technical specialists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in environmental assessment practices.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary DOE - Circa £35k - £50k
• Excellent development opportunities
• A fun and friendly, non-corporate working environment
• Considerable CPD opportunities and mentoring
• Healthcare plan
• Discretionary bonuses
• Support towards chartership and professional memberships

What you need to do now
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Stonewater is seeking a talented and results-driven Senior Business Analyst to join our team. If you're passionate about analysing business problems, solving issues, and effectively communicating your findings, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Senior Business Analyst at Stonewater, you will:

Investigate operational needs and perform gap analysis.
Apply lean and systems thinking for process improvements.
Contribute to business transformation solution design.
Create Business Cases and outline project proposals aligned with our strategic goals.
Support and lead Agile team activities, including Stand Ups, Agile Boards, and blocker identification.
Manage and enhance customer relationships and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
Adhere to change management protocols and processes.
Prioritise, specify, and model requirements using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Maintain the Prioritised Requirements List as the solution evolves.
About You

You're a natural self-starter who thrives on working with data and challenging the status quo. You have a knack for continuous improvement and can easily adapt to changing environments.

Your Skills and Experience

Proven track record in analytical techniques to evaluate business practices.
Experience with all aspects of the project lifecycle, from inception to implementation and training.
Expertise in applying business improvement techniques for project delivery.
Confidence in working with stakeholders at various organisational levels.
Competence in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Ability to produce a wide range of Business Analysis products, including use cases, user stories, and process flows.
Experience in environments undergoing significant business change.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and make sound decisions.
Desirable Skills

Experience with DevOps.
Familiarity with the MIS Active Housing System.
Background in the housing sector.
Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

Are you ready to #DiscoverStonewater?

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
This consultancy located in the heart of Preston has a brilliant reputation as an employer, client and project deliverer. They focus on a wide range of sectors, including Castles, Football Stadia, Hospitals and Surgeries, Further Education and Commercial developments.
With around 50 staff, this consultancy has excellent retention of staff while boasting 80% of their projects coming from returning clients because they trust the team to deliver top work every time.
Your new role
Your new role will see you working across multiple mechanical and HVAC designs across the above-mentioned sectors.
This consultancy is looking for an engineer who wants to invest in their vocation, so your role will not only include the completion of designs but also mentoring junior staff, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, attending site visits and running jobs.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will have a minimum of 6 years' UK Mechanical Building Services experience, have an ambition to grow within your career and have a forward-looking attitude towards not only your development but those around you. You must be familiar with standard design software and RIBA 1-4.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive £50,000 - £55,000 as a Senior Mechanical Engineer (MEP), hybrid working, flexible working hours, world-class mentorship and work for a company with an excellent pipeline.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Established in 1999, my client is a customer-focused planning, environment, and design consultancy with extensive experience in adding value to a range of development schemes. They work with various building material, minerals & waste, commercial and residential clients amongst others.It's an exciting time currently, they are looking for a Consultant/Senior Ecologist to join their close-knit and growing Ecology team.Their other departments offer various planning and environmental services that work closely together to give a comprehensive service to their clients.
Your new role

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (habitat surveys and condition assessments).
• Biodiversity Impact Assessments.
• Protected and priority species surveys.
• Preparing quotations and tenders.
• Ecological Impact Assessments and further detailed assessments.
• Project management and organisation.
• Carrying out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis, and report writing.
• Liaising with clients and statutory bodies.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Good consultancy experience (not just ECoW but writing reports and project management)
• Excellent communication skills including report writing and client liaison
• Thorough knowledge of wildlife legislation and the planning system leading to confidence in providing technical advice to clients.
• Full range of survey skills including habitat surveys and protected species surveys
• Experience using the BNG metrics
• Be a member of CIEEM
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver contracts on time and to budget
• A client-focused approach where the commercial element of each project can be understood and appreciated
• The ability to work in a team or for longer periods of time alone
• Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate seasonality and survey time constraints.
• Full driving license
• QGIS skills

Desirable skills and experience

• A bat licence (Class 1 or 2)
• Ornithology expertise
• A full membership with CIEEM
• Experience of writing ES chapters and or HRA's
• Experience of writing EPSL applications, preferably held in your name

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary DOE - Circa £30k - £45k
• Excellent development opportunities
• A fun and friendly non-corporate working environment
• Considerable CPD opportunities and mentoring
• Healthcare plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Support towards chartership and professional memberships
• TOIL scheme

What you need to do now
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