Total 5 Senior Executive level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Durham, County Durham

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development / Field Sales Executive to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent.
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum + Commission (Uncapped) + Benefits.
Location: Durham, North East England.

About The Company:

They are a trusted partner for businesses across the North. Their fire safety and security specialists and have been putting their customers first for over 10 years. From fire detection and alarm systems, fire extinguishers, to Passive Fire Protection and Fire Doors, they are a true one-stop-solution for businesses, keeping them compliant.

The company is looking for a dynamic Business Development/Field Sales Executive to join their team and help them expand their customer base. If you are a self-motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for sales and a desire to make a difference in fire safety, we want to hear from you!

About The Role:

• Prospect and Generate Leads: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, understanding their fire protection needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Sales Strategy Execution: In conjunction with the directors and senior team, develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets. Utilise market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Product and Service Presentation: Present our range of fire protection services, including fire alarms, extinguishers, passive fire protection, and fire doors, to prospective clients.
• Networking: Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote Expert Fire Solutions and expand our reach.
• Market Intelligence: Keep up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform sales strategies and provide value to clients.
• Customer Feedback and Reporting: Collect and relay customer feedback to internal teams to help refine service offerings. Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.


Experience / Qualifications needed:

• Experience: Proven track record in B2B sales, preferably within the fire protection, safety, or construction industries.
• Sales Skills: Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills. Ability to identify client needs and propose effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Self-Motivation: Highly motivated and results-oriented with a drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel within the assigned region to meet clients and attend events.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with fire safety regulations and certifications (e.g., BAFE, BM Trada) is a plus, but not essential – training will be provided.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £30k base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing product and manufacturer training and professional development to help you advance in your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
• Benefits: Including company car with fuel card, company pension scheme, phone, laptop.


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

Your new company
Working for a niche engineering company who design and manufacture bespoke solutions for the construction industry.
Your new role
Working closely with a team of design engineers and CAD technicians, you will carry out conceptual and detailed design of permanent and temporary structures and equipment related to the construction of tower systems, bridges and complex structures.
You will prepare method statements, design and prepare static analyses using FEA programmes, prepare detailed calculations, sketches and drawings using Autocad. You will be involved at site level to assist in lifting and moving operations. This vacancy offers a hybrid working solution.

What you'll need to succeed
With a degree in design engineering related to construction and with experience in analysis and design of structures, particularly steel. You will have strong IT skills, including FEA programmes and MS packages. You will have experience of temporary works related to heavy lifting and moving projects.
What you'll get in return
A competitive package including 23+8 holidays, company pension scheme, group life assurance, medical care and more.
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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Do you have experience of advising management on employee relations issues?

Do you have experience of working as a People Business Partner or at a Senior level within the People profession?

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced and varied generalist HR role?

Would you like to work for an organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives?

If the answer is yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior People Business Partner at Reed in Partnership!

We are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. Reed in Partnership is a public service provider specialising in skills training for the long-term unemployed, increasing employment opportunities by working with employers and providing youth services.

This is a hybrid role working from home and across offices in Yorkshire, the North East and London, so some travel will be required.

This role is an 11 month Fixed term contract.

What is the role about?

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner to provide an effective People service through partnering with our Operational stakeholders (namely first line and senior managers) across a dedicated programme delivering the IPES and Work&Health Schemes.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Performance & Reward: Analyses and improves performance management practices in the business unit(s).
• Employee Relations: Monitors and implements policies and procedures to ensure positive, fair and legal relations with Co-Members.
• Resource & Talent Planning: Balances resource requirements and advises on recruitment, selection and retention strategies to attract and retain the best talent.
• Organisational Design: Ensures that the roles in the business meet the current and future needs and that any changes are delivered professionally and compliantly.
• Miscellaneous: Contributes to strategic HR change programmes, national projects, employment tribunal claims, L&D interventions, Health & Safety guidelines, organisational charts, secondments, contractual changes, and documentation.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more that can be found Here

With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with

• Previous experience as a HR/People Business partner, at least 18 months-2 years is desirable, very confident acting as a key business partner for internal stakeholders
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues
• previous expeirence of taking the lead on restructuring and change management initiatives
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Experience in creation and delivery of key strategic projects
• Employment law knowledge
• Someone who is confident working in a fast-paced organisation and can be adaptable
• Skills such as being: commercially aware, people-oriented, analytical and decisive, influential and confident, detail-oriented and accurate, highly organised
• Excellent verbal and written communication

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Your new company
One of the UK's leading providers in their field, covering both agricultural and commercial sectors.

Your new role

• Reporting directly to the GM, you will join an experienced, existing Sales Team.
• Working alongside the team, you will generate new business as well as convert inbound enquiries and grow the value of existing accounts.
• You will work across the full sales process identifying potential new clients, presenting propositions, discover their commercial needs and grow future business and will attend and represent the organisation in a variety of environments, including trade shows, exhibitions and visiting clients, as well as via telephone and online.

What you'll need to succeed

• This role is all about personality and not just your CV. You don't need specific sales experience, the focus is on who you are and your people skills.
• You will be highly effective at working collaboratively with internal colleagues as well as being comfortable with building relationships with a wide range of individuals.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary, car, healthcare, pension, hybrid working

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project accountant with at least 8 years of commercial construction accounting experience. This individual will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day accounting of project financials.  Senior project accountants will work closely with all members of the project team - project managers, engineers, superintendents and field office coordinators. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Manage and lead other project accounting team members.
• Mentor and train team members for fast-paced growth development and apply DPR’s people practices.
• Project accounting including preparing owner draws, collection and subcontractor compliance.
• Creation and analysis of financial reports.
• Journal entries and job costs for projects.
• Assist with strategic planning/forecasting of project financials.
• Cash management and reporting.
• Possibility of managing accounting teams of 2-3 employees.
• Assist with project audits.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar).
• 8+ years of experience as an accountant, preferably within the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or CCIFP.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• This job is salaried.

DPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.