Total 6 Others level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in HD1

Strategy & Performance Asset Manager needed in Huddersfield, £54,317 to £55,267 PA - Reference: 0009 1FFF / 1

You will support the Head of Service with the strategic, operational, and financial management of the service area.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation and with partners as a change agent and ensure positive outcomes for the service area, and for Homes and Neighbourhoods residents and stakeholders.
You will deliver Strategic Asset Management, while supporting the Head of Service in developing long term plans to provide homes and services that put residents and communities first and are fit for the future.

• Lead and co-ordinate HRA related Capital and Revenue investment programmes across Housing. Support the Head of Service in establishing overall asset strategies, related investment profiles and options appraisals based on up to date and reliable asset data.
• Establish and implement 5-year Capital/Revenue programmes based on agreed strategic priorities.
• Co-ordinate the collection, management and use of asset and condition data to enable programmes and packages of work to be produced. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other key enablers and partners to develop and deliver proposals, commissioning specialist input where required.
• Support the team to introduce and implement standard Operating Procedures in line with Service EFQM approach. Reviewing and updating procedures to reflect changing circumstances and learning.
• Contribute to the development of the team approach to data and intelligence.
• Establish key relationships to ensure a holistic approach to planning and programming.
• Champion the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring that policies and plans help us to deliver the Housing Standard.
• Oversee a team of asset/technical specialists and line management of managers assigned in the structure.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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Join a leading infrastructure and construction company, renowned for delivering high-profile and complex projects across various sectors. My client is currently spearheading a major rail scheme in the North West, a transformative project that encompasses reinforced concrete (RC) structures, significant station upgrades, and extensive heavy civil engineering works. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Planner to play a pivotal role within the project team, ensuring meticulous planning and execution of this high-impact initiative.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Planner, you will be an integral part of the project team, responsible for the comprehensive planning and scheduling of the major rail scheme. Your role will involve working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of planning activities across various project components including RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civil engineering works. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining project timelines, managing resources effectively, and mitigating risks to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling:

  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
  • Create and update comprehensive project plans, detailing timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.

• Coordination and Integration:

  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to integrate planning activities across RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civil works.
  • Ensure all project elements are synchronized and aligned with the overall project objectives.

• Progress Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Conduct regular progress reviews, assess performance against the schedule, and identify potential delays.
  • Prepare and present detailed planning reports, including critical path analysis, earned value management, and schedule variance reports, to project leadership and stakeholders.

• Risk Management and Mitigation:

  • Identify risks to project timelines and develop mitigation strategies to address potential delays or issues.
  • Implement corrective actions to keep the project on track and within budget.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  • Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Facilitate planning meetings and workshops to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Mentorship and Team Leadership:

  • Mentor and guide junior planners, providing training and support to develop their skills.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all planning activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks on planning deliverables to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner within the rail sector, with a strong background in RC structures, station upgrades, and heavy civils.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Membership in a professional body such as APM, PMI, or similar is advantageous.

Contact Randstad Solutions, Birmingham Branch and ask for Ollie for further details.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Business Development Executive | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | Full Time - 9am to 5pm | £24,000-£25,000 plus bonus and a company car

Our client is an independent, personal insurance company, offering friendly service at competitive prices from their offices in Huddersfield, Hebden Bridge and Sheffield.

In this role, you will support the Commercial Lines Insurance Team to manage their existing client base, actively canvassing the local business community, advising and maximising any upsell opportunities. After training you will develop into dealing with your own clients including retaining renewal business, adjustments and new quotations.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Confident in creating great conversations and relationships tailored to the customers' needs
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Great problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, organise workload, and meet deadlines
• Resilience, adaptability, and a constant desire to develop
• Capable of working autonomously as well as in a team
• Customer focussed with the ability to understand the importance of customer acquisition and deliver customer satisfaction targets
• Creative approach to generating revenue
• Excellent communication skills – knows how to demonstrate, promote, and sell
• Be passionate, ambitious, and driven in your career
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to build rapport quickly with both customers and our suppliers and utilise relationships to increase sales and productivity
• You will have a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support and work with your colleagues

What will your role look like?

• Adherence to the requirement laid out by the FCA in terms of compliance and customer risk
• Working with 3rd party Insurers and Underwriters
• Translate all data accurately and timely into the CRM system
• Maintaining a healthy/current pipeline with frequent customer follow-ups
• Offering an excellent customer experience throughout the process
• Provide good customer service and advice on products for customers identifying the opportunity for cross-selling and up-selling activities
• Increasing customer base by building long-lasting customer relationships

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Looking to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 500+ reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for a HDEN Project Manager with UK experience to join our team.

Location: Huddersfield. Hybrid working – 1 or 2 days in the office centre of Huddersfield.

Pay rate (Assignment rate): £23.55 per hour

Contract Length: 12-Months, but with the potential for a longer appointment subject to the project progressing

Requirements for the HDEN Project Manager role:

Experience in delivering complex schemes infrastructure teams and previous understanding and experience of working on infrastructure projects is essential
An interest in climate change but not essential
Demonstrate track records in project management of complex schemes the built environment in general
Standard education requirements maths and English
Would expect someone degree educated – no specific discipline
Have done some internet research on the project and heat networks in general to demonstrate some interest
Project Management experience in a UK setting, particularly with experience of the public sector/Local Authorities would be very helpful - in additional to relevant international experience

This HDEN Project Manager position is advertised by Caitlyn Rudland. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now.

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Job objectives and responsibilities

· Reporting directly to the Project Manager assisting with the administrative support to ensure all related documentation is issued. returned, checked, and updated in the relevant health and safety file, for handover at the end of the project.



Main duties



· Issue tender letters & quotations

· Print/issue of monthly reports

· Recording of jobs

· Raising purchase orders and uplifts, for PM review.

· Provide support to the operations team

· Obtain quotes from suppliers

· Maintain and update project filing to ensure compliance

· General filing of documents & printing/collating

· Collate & type reports & completion documentation

· Issuing health & safety documents and certificates to clients when required

· Log nonconformities when required

· Manage team diaries/absences & annual leave

· Fill out vendor approvals as and when required

· Upkeep of tender/project tracker

· Type equipment schedules/ work programmes

· Collate health and safety and site files

· Maintain necessary Databases

· Updating drawing register/Issue

· Log enquiries

· Review Maximo & collate information for the PM team

· Request Drawings

· Download Asbestos for each site when required.

· Set up Tender enquiries/new projects on server

· Managing fleet issues

· OMI collation and issue

· Collaborate with internal Mitie teams

· Managing asset compliance

· Manage change control

· Team mailbox management



Person Specification

-Well organised

-Motivated

-Team player willing to work with others.

-Good IT & communication skills essential

-Polite telephone manner.

-Experience with customer service would be beneficial.

Job objectives and responsibilities

To provide high quality, proactive and efficient Project orientated works associated with additional/small works on the account, maintain appropriate systems and processes to support effective information flow. Manage programmes, schedules, commercials and any issues and risks associated with assigned projects on the account. Ensure project status information is available through collaborative co-ordination with the wider internal account team and external supply chain.



Main duties

· Oversee and manage all assigned projects within the remit of the Additional Works Team

· Chair/attend stakeholder meetings

· Line management of assigned direct reports

· Review works arising and contribute to Life Cycle Plan/Planning

· Monitor and support resolution of reactive and remedial work order performance

· Ensure all projects are assigned on time, within budget and with margin improvements where possible through resource and procurement efficiencies

· Continually risk assess projects, placing mitigating actions in resolution

· Collate/update associated reports and issue in a timely manner

· Manage client relationships, including progress, scope clarification and variation activities.

· Maintain internal systems with accurate data

· Develop and maintain detailed project plans

· Manage trending and statistical analysis

· Conduct internal closed-loop reporting with other departments

· Develop and maintain process documents in a clear demonstration of business protocols and delivery expectations

· Demonstrate clear and visible leadership

· Maintain and monitor project plans, project structures

· Writing project status reports for upwards escalation

· Preparing necessary data and or presentation materials for meetings

· Ensure project deadlines are met

· Determine and log project changes

· Provide subject matter expertise support as needed to the Additional Works Team leadership

· Undertake assigned projects as required

· Be responsible for supporting projects employing Project Management methodologies and administrative support

· Update, maintain and interrogate information management systems and be the central point of contact for the account relating to assigned projects

· Monitor projects and associated key documentation throughout their lifecycle and assist with the smooth delivery of projects from end to end

· Develop and maintain a process for tracking and reporting New Works

· Take ownership of the project documentation management and produce audit-compliant documentation

· Oversee the monitoring of related sub-contractor performance

· Ensure documentation compliance adherence