Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional construction projects?

Ready for a new opportunity to join a regional principal contractor with a long-standing history delivering diverse projects across education, commercial, heritage and leisure sectors, we have a role for you!

About the role of Project Manager

We are working with a well-established Principal Contractor who pride themselves on quality, innovation and social awareness. We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join their team to successfully deliver a £15m school project.

Responsibilities for Project Manager

• Develop the project programme and schedules ensuring milestones are achieved
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and senior management
• Monitor project budgets and costs
• Oversee and manage the site team, ensuring strict adherence to H&S
• Conduct regular progress reviews, manage risks and resolving issues

Requirements for Project Manager

• Proven track record as a Project Manager successfully delivering D&B projects up to £20m
• CSCS, SMSTS and 1st aid
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contracts and industry standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected Principal contractor who have a strong pipeline of work for 2025.

What we offer

• Salary £75k - 80k
• Car allowance
• Health insurance
• Bonus

If you want to hear more about this Chelsey Potter role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey in our Brighton on cpotter@fr-group.co.uk.

We are currently working alongside a well-established independent practice in Weybridge, Surrey to recruit a Optical Assistant to their growing team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Clinically focused independent practice
• All about the patient experience
• Directors who are constantly investing and developing the practice
• Excellent patient reviews
• Wide range of luxury eyewear - Alain Mikli, Cartier, Charmant
• Single testing room practice
• Working in a team of 4-5 people
• Ordering items from suppliers as required
• Working 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Working hours are between 9am to 5.30pm
• Basic salary between £20,000 - £25,000 DOE
• Plus bonus
• Further training available - DO course

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Experienced Optical Assistant
• Friendly and approachable
• Digitally savvy
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well-established Epsom practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Single testing room
• Small, close knit team
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• Relocation package available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Happy to work as the sole Optom
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Tier 1 Contractor - Water & Wastewater - Thames Water Framework

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join a Top Tier Contractor who are delivering vital improvement works to the Thames Water Framework.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be managing a portfolio of work, with up to four site-based Project Managers reporting into you.

Each project could be up to value £20m.

Ensure a safe working environment.

• Managing a portfolio of work.
• Create and build a team with the right culture and attitude.
  Create a 'Knowingly Safe' working environment.
• Ensure that the principles of CDM are applied and relevant legislation is complied with.
• Embed a F.R.E.D.I.E Culture.
• Engage with the designer to ensure a safe, buildable and timely design is achieved within the detailed design phase to allow efficient delivery of the scheme.
• Plan, prepare and facilitate collaborative workshops as and when required.
• Interview select and onboard staff in line with the resource profile for the Scheme.
• With the support of the Commercial Team ensure the selection of the best Supply Chain partners.
• Ensure all pre-commencement and regulatory requirements are discharged prior to work commencing.
• Plan and prepare for delivery of the Scheme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Appoint a Temporary Works Coordinator and ensure all Temporary Works requirements are understood and designed in a timely manner.
• Plan, prepare and oversee the establishment of the site offices and compound.
• Champion the use of innovative technologies and techniques.
• Take ownership of risk & opportunities in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
• Lead the Commercial Team to manage costs, and maximise cash flow and profitability, capturing any changes in scope.
• Ensure any incidents/accidents are thoroughly investigated, closed out and learnings implemented.
• Take ownership for the delivery and quality of work to the required standards.
• Manage the Construction Teams and Supply Chain partners to ensure delivery of the Scheme in line with the agreed Budget, Programme and Scope.
• Ensure adequate resource to fulfil the programme including the demobilisation and redeployment of the team at the end of the project.
• Engage with the Performance Team to ensure all CPF/BSC scoring is completed and evidenced.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting is completed as required.
• Manage, monitor and review direct reports and team performances, providing encouragement and discipline as and when required.

About You:

• Relevant CSCS card.
• Office 365 expertise.
• Prince 2 or APM.
• HNC/Degree.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC/IChemE and commercially astute.
• Promote a positive safety, quality and FREDIE culture
• Proven experience in successfully managing multiple teams contributing to their professional development.
• First class project management capabilities able to showcase a track record of delivering to client's expectations.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Premium company Car or generous car allowance
• 28 days holiday plus all of the Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Training & Progression
• Company bonus scheme
• And much more

About the Role of Senior Planner:

Long term freelance opportunity for an Senior Planner in Guildford paying competitive day rate

A opportunity for a Planner to work with a tier 1 sized main contractor on a £300M new build industrial unit in Guildford.

I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Planner to join their Team. This is an opportunity to be site based, as well remote working. As a Planner, you will benefit from working with the existing construction team and have full support from a Planning Manager and Construction Director.

Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across London in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment.

This is an opportunity for a Planner to join the team on a freelance basis, for a minimum of 10 months. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working providing support with a Main Contractor. Must have experience using ASTA and have previously worked on NEC form of contract.

The ideal candidate for Senior Planner:

• Industrial experience
• Main Contracting experience
• ASTA/P6 experience

PROJECT MANAGER - Tier 1 Contractor - Thames Water Framework (Civils)

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a Tier 1 Contractors delivery team which is working on behalf of Thames Water.

The candidate will ideally be based in around the Thames Water area and will be required to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assuming responsibility for the management of project delivery outputs including programme, financial position, health safety, environmental performance and progress for all allocated schemes

• The ability to interact in a professional manner with senior representatives of our clients
• To have a good understanding of NEC contract conditions and an astute commercial awareness
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple concurrent projects to ensure the successful delivery of the project against the project KPI's and PI's
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered in accordance with current Health & Safety regulations, including CDM regulations, & Environmental legislation
• Review/assessment of in-house/subcontractor RAMS, Process Impact Assessments and Environmental legislation
• To ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental and quality systems
• Liaise with client's staff to ensure KPI's are met or exceeded within budget constraints
• To manage the project team ensuring that each member has a clear set of objectives
• To assist the Delivery Manager with the development of the direct labour resources
• To assume responsibility of the financial performance of each project with overall responsibility for Profit/Loss on contracts undertaken
• To produce project performance reports and participate in monthly financial / programme reviews for all schemes with the Commercial Manager, Framework Manager and Regional Director
• Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts
• Prepare estimates and quotations & provide tender vetting for others

Experience and Qualifications:

• An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant subject matter.
• H&S qualifications (desirable)
• IOSH or CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management (SMSTS)
• CSCS card
• Demonstrable experience of working within the water and / or sewage industries
• Experience with cross country pipelines, tunnels, Pumping stations and service reservoirs
• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual
• Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face)

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Premium company Car or generous car allowance
• 28 days holiday plus all of the Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Training & Progression
• Company bonus scheme
• And much more

Capacity Planner - Physiotherapy

Epsom/Hybrid | Resource Planning | Permanent | Full-Time

Competitive salary available, depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programs - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you.

Using your skills as a planner the Capacity Planner - Physiotherapy will effectively load and manage clinician diaries, regularly implement efficiencies through the use of utilisation reporting and stakeholder engagement. Reacting in real time to changes in resource levels to decrease impacts to capacity and client journeys. Demonstrating the ability to use lateral thinking in problem solving scenarios. Maintaining a constant flow of availability for the bookings team within a set region and support with A/L and other off diary activity authorisations in conjunction with site management. Supporting the national lead by encouraging and supporting the growth of a positive team environment, facilitating the development of robust skillsets and processes and maintaining productive and appropriate communications channels with all relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintenance of clinician rotas for specific regional clusters.

• Identifying resource and separating by clinical specialty; Doctor, Physiotherapist, Physiologist, Mental Health Therapist, etc.

• Constructing work patterns using Excel spreadsheets and liaising with site management to ensure maximum efficiencies are being met.

• Loading and maintenance of clinician diaries for a specific cluster of regional locations.

• Matching clinical diaries to clinician rotas in line with specified SLAs. Ensuring the appropriate level of capacity is available in line with expected and real time demand.

• Identifying and implementing diary efficiencies in line with the evolving needs of the service line

• Receive notifications of unplanned clinician absence or changes to their diary availability

• Assess the impact of the absence, identify solutions to mitigate the impact, communicate with local management to agree the best course of action and implement

• Utilise internal reports to adapt capacity levels and structure in line with current or future trends

• Use real time feedback from the Team Leaders within the contact centre to support analysis

• Planning in advance to avoid significant disruption in service and overlapping of events. Preventing late notice and failures to comply which could result in clinicians being unable to see patients

• Following processes, only accepting requests from line managers who have stuck to procedure and either remained within the stipulated SLAs or have provided appropriate justification for falling outside of SLAs

• Reporting to support daily operations. Taking responsibility for weekly scheduled reporting supporting the BAU activity of the team. Maintaining distribution lists and accuracy of information

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

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Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist ophthalmology hospital to hire an Optometrist in Guildford, Surrey.

You will find an opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious clinical team, working in conjunction with a team of consultant Ophthalmologists, providing services to both NHS and private patients.

Optometrist - Role

• Specialist setting with access to hospital grade equipment
• Carry out examinations associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries
• Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary
• Support of direct consultant access, peer support and robust clinical CPD program allowing continuous support

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Interest in providing further clinical services and supporting the wider NHS hospital network
• Additional accreditations and qualifications glaucoma, cataracts, med-ret etc. are helpful

Optometrist - Salary

• Salary up to £70,000
• 33 days holiday inc. bank hols
• Enhanced matched pension contributions
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Free laser eye treatment and discount for friends & family

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

Your new company
You will be joining a large listed group (with a multi-billion turnover) in their key offices based close to Woking, Surrey. The group operates globally and is one of the largest operators in their field. With such a large footprint, they boast fantastic career opportunities, including this role, which will be part of a brand-new team. If you have a strong analytical and financial skill set combined with excellent relationship-building skills, this could be a great next step for you.

Your new role
Your new role reporting into Ops will work alongside the business units driving project activities whilst liaising closely with the finance team. Using your data and analytical skills, you will have the opportunity to design, develop and build dashboards that show key data to drive commercial actions. You'll be given free reign to analyse the key KPIs and present them in the way that will ultimately drive a more productive business. Whilst data and KPIs are at the heart of the role, you'll be collaborating with multiple teams, influencing and challenging to drive business growth. If you want a truly broad role that spans analytics through to business partnering then look no further!

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you should be a proven operator within financial / kpi / data analysis. You should have evidenced experience of using data tools to analyse and present back in a meaningful format. You should also be a critical thinker, ideas generator and have the confidence to present to senior leaders and to drive the activities across the wider business operation.

What you'll get in return
A competitive package is on offer including salary up to £55k, discretionary bonus, 25 days annual leave (plus BH) and private medical.

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 Chris Evans now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

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