Are you an experienced Technical manager ? Do you have experience of working within critical environments ? Commercial experience and dealing with large clients? Experience working on large Data centres? My client are a Large FM and maintenance company who are winning work daily! They are currently seeking an experienced Technical manager to join an established team covering a large site close to Farnborough.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 25 + 8 days holiday
• Pension
• Training and Progression
• Monday to Friday

The Job role will include:

• Provide leadership, and ensure all contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
• Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of the contract are explored
• Deliver increased turnover and profitability and up sell additional services and projects to increase contract value.
• Ensure the provision of health and safe working conditions are implemented across both our teams services and subcontractors activities
• Ensure contracts are staffed by fully competent teams and any on going training is provided
• Over see all control systems to deliver statutory, policy and contractual commitments
• Giving full customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and to create lasting relationships with key clients.
• Delivering effective business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management
• Your role will also include providing leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring financial, and operational commitments are met and exceeded.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Sound understanding of M&E maintenance and this would suit someone who can be both reactive and proactive when dealing with maintenance issues.
• Experiance working on a critical site ie.g data centre, hospital ect
• You will be commercially astute and able to manage P&L, WiP and debt.
• You will also have good people management skills and will be directly responsible for a team of engineers and support staff.
• We are looking for someone who ideally has a technical qualification and a sound understanding of both mechanical & electrical engineering in critical environments.
• Experience of being HV AP would be advantageous but is not essential

They are a highly successful and growing business and are keen to speak to people who are interested in progressing and developing their careers as the business grows.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity exists for a passionate and knowledgeable teacher and leader to join a talented and committed computing team, at Cove School in Hampshire.

We are looking for a person to teach 11-16-year-old children computer science and expand the curriculum offer in years to come. Cove School has a high number of pupils who opt for the subject and we have strong links with local industries, universities and British / European space agency.

We are a forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community and care for staff and pupils. You will lead a small dedicated specialist team, whilst supporting whole school STEM and e-learning initiatives. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that every child, in every lesson is cared for and achieves academic excellence. That is at the heart of what we believe and try to live up to.

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and motivated individual who wants to take the next step in their teaching career by joining a great teaching team. An opportunity exists to develop computing and e-learning school wide for a motivated and innovative individual.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

• Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
• Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils;year 7 to year 11
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
• Work across the school to develop e-learning and be part of STEM initiatives
• Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks.
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

• Good level degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum (GCSE)
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
• Good level of IT literacy
• Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
• Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
• Excellent and effective classroom management skills
• Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
• Have a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

• Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme
• Access to CPD from PiXL, Hampshire Local Authority, Subject Specific CPD and an in-house CPD
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
• A dedicated Behaviour Team that supports teachers with behaviour around the school site daily, run internal exclusions and detentions
• A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
• Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
• Plenty of car parking space on the school site
• A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education we may perform an online search as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates. This search could be carried out across publicly accessible social media platforms, blogs, or professional networks.

Senior Technical and Design Manager- Facilities Management - Eastleigh - £65,000 plus excellent benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest Facilities Management companies in the UK at one of their prestigious clients' sites based in Eastleigh who are experiencing significant growth. An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facilities.

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: £65,000 plus excellent benefits

Benefits to include:

• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Flex benefits (discount scheme)
• Company sick pay
• 25 days Holiday plus BH
• Private Healthcare

Hours of work: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate collation and compilation of design documentation.
• Ensuring client design objectives are met whilst employing value engineering factors as to create project saving initiatives.
• Take the leading role on technical solutioning and guidance on project deliverables to support Project Managers & Site Managers when required.
• Manage the end-to-end process in the development of accurate & comprehensive design drawing packages from initial design through to As Fitted drawings.
• Develop design solutions in adherence to regulatory compliance and best practice methodologies.
• On "live" projects undertake with the operational team onsite reviews to ensure quality standards and adherence to design are being met.
• Review 3rd party design and cost submissions for accuracy and adherence to client specification.
• Assist the head of department in the development and implementation of innovation and technology into the account.

The successful candidate:

• Experience in CDM Projects in construction and building services
• Experience in complexed and technically challenging environments
• Previous management capacity in a multi skilled work environment.
• Analytical skills and Numeracy skills
• Commercial awareness and good organisational skills
• Excellent Communication skills either through virtual or F2F means
• Full UK Driving License Essential
• CSCS card holder
• Knowledge of telecoms/networks is preferable but not essential

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Technical Manager – Maritime UK Based
- Hybrid
- Must be content with regular travel to Holyhead and LymingtonFixed Term Contract
- 18 months Full time (open to flexible working requests)Salary circa £60-70,000 per annum, including company car, bonus and private medical cover plus other Serco benefits.
Pending contract award, our Serco maritime division have an exciting new role for a Technical Manager to join our team. The key purpose of this role is to lead on the Ship Life Extension Plan management team with responsibility for the oversight and management of the upcoming Programmes (SLEPs) achieving customer approved technical solutions for the programme on time and budget.
Working with the Project Manager, and sometimes interchangeably, you will ensure a consistently safe and effective engineering works package is being managed and reported by our subcontract partners Shipyard facilities. Responsible for an effective Ship Life Extension Programme (SLEP) across a fleet of vessels improving the reliability of vessels and allowing the continued services of vessels while minimising loss of operational availability​ until replacement vessels enter service.​​ The SLEP will integrate major scheduled maintenance tasks, in-depth system overhauls and replacements, to extend the safe operational capability of a vessel.​
Serco as a Prime Contractor will coordinate the programme management & customer liaison elements throughout the circa 14-18month contract, working with the two selected shipyards delivering the SLEP activities. The Technical Manager is the senior engineering lead that forms part of the Management Team, assuring the Serco Maritime Director and the Customer Representative on all matters related to the progress and completion of SLEPs activities.

Main Accountabilities:



- To be the lead technical POC ensuring risks issues and opportunities are communicated, mitigated and acted upon in a timely and effective manner.
- Provide assurance to the Customer and Maritime Services Director that all activities are undertaken in a safe environment and are fully compliant with MCA, Class, Health and Safety, ISM & ISPS codes and any other legal requirements that may be applicable to the Programme at all times.
- Promoting and fostering good working relationships with all Border Force, Shipyard and Internal stakeholders.
- Monitoring and control of expenditure against delegated budgets and timely reporting of anticipated variances.
- Seeking and promoting opportunities for efficiencies without detriment to safety or levels of service.
- Providing guidance to Shipyard SMEs and customer overseeing officers (particularly the BFOO) when appropriate
- Exemplifying and promoting ethical behaviours and acting as an ambassador for Serco Maritime with all external personnel.


What you’ll need to do the role



- Naval Architect, Vessel Build or Maritime Surveying experience or STCW III/I or III/II recognised Marine Engineering Qualification
- Degree level education in a relevant discipline
- Significant project management experience in a maritime environment
- In depth knowledge and experience of engineering and technical best practice and processes.
- Financial and Commercial acumen in a maritime technical context.
- Thorough knowledge and experience of Class and Flag Authorities and regulations.
- Experience and competence with IT systems and office applications particularly word, excel, Sharepoint and preferably MS Project.
- Driving License essential
- Must be content with regular travel to Holyhead and Lymington.
- SC Security Cleared or ability to obtain the required clearance
- We welcome requests for flexible working for this role, please specify in your application any requests to be considered.


What we offer:



- Company Bonus.
- Company car.
- Private Medical cover.
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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Senior Technical and Design Manager- Facilities Management - Eastleigh - £65,000 plus excellent benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest Facilities Management companies in the UK at one of their prestigious clients' sites based in Eastleigh who are experiencing significant growth. An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facilities.

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: £65,000 plus excellent benefits

Benefits to include:

• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Flex benefits (discount scheme)
• Company sick pay
• 25 days Holiday plus BH
• Private Healthcare

Hours of work: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate collation and compilation of design documentation.
• Ensuring client design objectives are met whilst employing value engineering factors as to create project saving initiatives.
• Take the leading role on technical solutioning and guidance on project deliverables to support Project Managers & Site Managers when required.
• Manage the end-to-end process in the development of accurate & comprehensive design drawing packages from initial design through to As Fitted drawings.
• Develop design solutions in adherence to regulatory compliance and best practice methodologies.
• On "live" projects undertake with the operational team onsite reviews to ensure quality standards and adherence to design are being met.
• Review 3rd party design and cost submissions for accuracy and adherence to client specification.
• Assist the head of department in the development and implementation of innovation and technology into the account.

The successful candidate:

• Experience in CDM Projects in construction and building services
• Experience in complexed and technically challenging environments
• Previous management capacity in a multi skilled work environment.
• Analytical skills and Numeracy skills
• Commercial awareness and good organisational skills
• Excellent Communication skills either through virtual or F2F means
• Full UK Driving License Essential
• CSCS card holder
• Knowledge of telecoms/networks is preferable but not essential

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Purpose of the position

Ensure the engineering region runs effectively whilst achieving KPI objectives including but not limited to, customer satisfaction, productivity, first time fix, regional revenue targets and full compliance to Health, safety, and environment standards.

• Drive high standards of engineering across the region.
• Coach, influence and support a group of regional engineers to deliver the best possible results

Accountability

• To deliver technical support to engineers when required
• Assist the regional manager to deliver on regional KPIs
• Drive positive culture across the region

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise within the region.
• Coaching of experienced and apprentice engineers.
• To ensure legislative requirements, Group Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to within the regional operation and coach we improvements are identified.
• In collaboration with other colleagues, ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement in the region by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.
• To assist with regional resource planning and delivery against these plans, including ensuring call out rotas are completed.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met.
• To contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes/methods and operating practices within the region
• To motivate and develop staff with a view to career progression and development.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.

Tasks:

• Provide telephone technical support for field & site-based engineers.
• Where required, deliver in van training/coaching to support the engineers within your business region. This could include but is not limited to; technical issues with servicing, maintaining, or repairing refrigeration units. Supporting the engineers to utilise their electronic equipment including accurate completion of work via the mobile work order system.
• Support the regional manager to ensure the safe operation of any remote sites within the region.
• Support the lead engineers where they identify the need for technical support or training
• To assist with the recruitment of regional staff.
• To provide daily/weekly operational reports and status updates and review as required.
• To ensure the timely investigation and resolution of operational and Health and Safety issues
• Work with regional manager and lead engineers to plan technical training requirements for the engineers within your region.
• To assist with any disciplinary/grievance matters in line with Company procedures.
• To build rapport, develop trust and respect from both internal and external customers.
• To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function.

Capability

Behavioural Competencies:

• Build team capability
• Communicate effectively
• Collaborate and breakdown barriers
• Demonstrate technical expertise
• Deliver results

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of transport refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of engineering processes, including PPE, vans, tools, parts.
• Computer literate to an adequate standard in Microsoft applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Mathematics & English

Education:

Essential:

• GCSC level education

Desirable:

• NVQ level qualification
• Electrical qualifications/certification would be an advantage.
• Mechanical/Engineering certification would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Experience coaching and leading in the transport refrigeration industry

About the Role

Base Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £53,208 - £59,921 + overtime + standby + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Office based, 24/7 shift pattern including nights & weekends

Join us as we seek Technical Shift Leaders to become part of our team!

The Technical Shift Leader is responsible for the efficient restoration of supplies during outages on the Low Voltage Distribution network, ensuring safety is the number one priority.

You will manage Low Voltage Distribution network incidents, prioritising response, driving efficient restoration plans whilst providing technical guidance and assistance to field & office staff.

You will focus on safety, leading customer performance, minimising Customer Interruptions and Customer Minutes Lost.

By monitoring network activity and data provided by thousands of substation monitors you will drive a proactive fault management response.

We are looking for someone knowledgeable about the Electricity Network who prioritises excellent customer service.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- You are responsible for efficient network restoration and providing improvement advice, finding the best ways to handle network faults and other real-time challenges whilst following appropriate escalation routes.

- Triage and prioritise all newly raised incidents, ensuring real time scoping of customers affected to enable accurate reporting.

- You will assist in both proactive and reactive fault response, driving best practise with the installation of automation & monitoring devices, creating effective use of fault data.

- Ensure customers are central in decisions to provide excellent service, performance, and value.

- Make sure all work is done safely, following distribution safety rules, local processes and procedures.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

- Have a qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent operational experience. Preferably authorised to work on SSEN's distribution network.

- Have strong technical knowledge of the electrical distribution system, including a detailed understanding of Ofgem regulations, IIS reporting and RIGs.

- Be able to manage priorities using technical knowledge for safety, customer, and cost solutions.

- Be able to explain network impact and good practices to field staff for better performance.

- Have good IT literacy with an ability to multi-task across a variety of systems whilst collecting accurate data quickly.

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Your new company
Would you like to join an organisation who are here to make a difference to the environment. My client is seeking a passionate individual who would take pride in promoting sustainable waste management practices to help make sure the UK carbon footprint is reduced and protect the environment for future generations.
They are a leading environmental company based across the UK, independently owned and with a strong family ethos, this is an exciting place to escalate your career. They offer a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of helping to develop the careers of those who help them shine. Their guiding principle is "it's all about the people" which for their 600 workers has been instrumental to their success.
My client is looking for a Technology Solutions Manager to drive the future of their technology and play a vital role in the development of their technology systems and solutions. If you are looking for somewhere where you'll have the autonomy to develop and grow an already established IT function, then look no further.
Your new role
You will be required to develop their technology integration Strategy, through comprehensive research focusing on customer portals, robotics, and bar scanning. You will need to align your strategy to the overall goals and objectives of the business. You will be a key member of steering the implementation of an ERP systems to support their CRM (Salesforce) and other business processes. You will be required to streamline operations, improve data management, and provide better insights for decision-making. Whilst adding acquisitions data into their new ERP system.
As part of their innovation and research plan, you will keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, which will steer the further of their IT department. Alongside this you will look at business process optimization, working closely with different departments to identify inefficiencies in existing processes and areas where technology can be leveraged to improve efficiency and productivity.
A fundamental element to this role will be business partnering, visiting different sites across the country, listening and understanding their challenges and how you can make improvements across each sites through innovation, this will require you to conduct research and evaluate each site covering any potential risks along the way. You will add to the culture of improvement forward-thinking / whilst understanding where they have come from, and they are. Establishing processes for monitoring and evaluating the performance of technology initiatives. You will be required to utilize data analytics tools to extract insights from the CRM and other systems. Use these insights to drive strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for business growth.
What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communications skills and ability to work collaboratively across several teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to quickly adapt to new technology and go deep.
• Great curiosity and willingness to question.
• Ability to build deep relationships with internal teams and customers.
• The ability to drive vision, planning, prioritization, execution activities.
• Ability to work independently in highly ambiguous environments
• Experience in Engineering, Operations or Waste Management.
• Prior experience defining product vision and strategy, leveraging a deep understanding of the customer experience. Identify business needs and opportunities for enhancements or development of multiple feature areas, i.e ERP systems and portals
• Experience develop and implementing ERP & CRM Systems.
• Have developed an IT strategy installing new technologies making a difference across a UK wide business.

What you'll get in return

• Eligible for Company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme for all employees.
• Long Service Award.
• Employee recognition schemes, such as Employee of Month and Shining Star of the year Award.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Attractive Pension Plan.
• Share Options - buy into our family future.
• Company perks for discounts to retail outlets and more.
• Further development opportunities
  through in-house, external training and apprenticeship schemes.
• Company health care cash plan - dental / options / physio / online GP etc.
• 30 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each year for the first 3 years

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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National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Programme Development Team Leader to project manage and coordinate a programme of tunnels M&E and roadside technology renewal schemes through site surveys, feasibility, value management and prelim design stages for the Southeast Region. You will lead a team of project managers in defining, capturing and documenting the business objectives for the portfolio of renewal schemes to ensure the best value and whole-life solutions are selected to meet those objectives. The total capital renewal programme spend for the Region across tunnels and technology is approximately £40 million per annum.

This position will be based in one of our offices at either Guildford, Maidstone or Basingstoke.

What you’ll be leading on

Programme managing and facilitating the development of the region’s 5-10 years forward programme of work, coordinating inputs and activities across multiple regional teams (e.g. Asset Needs, Digital Services, Scheme Delivery and Commercial)
Ensuring all relevant activities required in the development of the forward programme are well planned, managed and delivered within expected timescales, technical and quality standards
Utilising the tools and specialist resources required to manage and embed programme development and VM processes in the Region’s investment and scheme planning activities.
Managing the development of project briefs and business cases, ensuring business outcomes are clearly articulated, and that all necessary stakeholders (e.g. asset needs, design, delivery, digital services, suppliers, early contractor involvement etc.) are consulted on the development of the proposed solutions.
To provide leadership, direction and line management of your team of project managers, ensuring timely setting of objectives, performance management reviews and development of appropriate succession and development plans.
Ensuring the health and safety and wellbeing of customers, employees and our suppliers are fully considered and accounted for throughout the planning and delivery of each activity

To be successful

Good understanding of relevant tunnels and roadside technology standards (CD352, CM430, knowledge of specifications contained in National Highways Operational Technology Specifications Library) and associated strategies for renewal
Expert knowledge of asset specific Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and their application on the highways network.
Good commercial, contract and financial acumen, including driving innovation and adding value to programmes of work to ensure budgets and deliverables are met.
Experience in leading a high performing team to achieve deliverables to programme and budget
Demonstrate previous experience of project/programme management across a portfolio of schemes, and have a working knowledge of project management tools, ideally including CEMAR & P6 Programmes
Experience working collaboratively with suppliers and internal & external stakeholders to deliver a safe, cost effective programme of work

A bit about us

Making sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.

Want to know more?

For a copy of the Job Description please contact Nationalhighways@mailgc.cx.ukg.oraclecloud.com quoting reference #4944

Head of Software Delivery/Software Dev Manager (15 month FTC)
Farnborough, or Remote (1 day in office per month)
£60000 - £80000 + 10% Bonus + Package

This role cannot offer VISA Sponsorship

Your new company
I'm working with one of the UK's leading leisure/travel businesses who are undertaking a Digital Transformation process which includes the redevelopment of a number of core business systems. We're looking for an Interim Head of Software Delivery / Software Development Manager for a 15 month maternity cover to join their team, either hybrid in Farnborough or UK Remote (minimum 1 day in office per month).

Your new role
During the pandemic there is no doubt the question "when can we go on holiday again?" was one of the top 5 asked in the world. This company facilitates those trips and have seen unprecedented growth and demand now the doors to the world are open again.
Driving this growth they have hired a new IT Director who has restructured teams and is pushing the implementation of cloud across the business. The dev team is currently at 8 and will double this/next year so it's a great and exciting time to be joining.

This is a management position, overseeing the Software Development team and Software Delivery practices, overall you'll be one of the go-to technical people within the organisation and will continue to help them scale and instil software best practice.

The culture here is something they are proud, a successful international business, but one that has retained a real close-knit, friendly feel with excellent retention rates. This is a great opportunity to work on brand new projects and to help nurture and grow a team.

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for an existing Software Delivery Manager or Software Development Manager with 10+ years working in the industry - and within at least 1 enterprise business.
You must have a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft .Net & Agile Development, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, XP, DevOps, Pair Programming, TDD, BDD etc.

You must also have a proven track record in building high traffic enterprise applications at scale, leading and managing teams on complex software programs.

Ideally you'll have worked on Ecommerce platforms or in the travel industry helping to share Software best practice to build high performance teams.~

What you'll get in return
You'll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. The business were early adopters of remote working well before Covid and they offer flexible working hours to suit the individual. There is a 10% bonus scheme, you'll get private medical and massive discounts on holidays/travel, plus holiday starts at 25 days, rising to 30, with an option to take another 10 days through salary sacrifice and 2 volunteer days.

What you need to do now
To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on 0333 010 5724.
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Job Posting Start Date 01-31-2024 Job Posting End Date

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

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No

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Your new company

My client is passionate about technology. Their ethos is innovation, and they strive to become the best in their field. They test, audit, inspect and advise by developing first-in-class products.
They are a leading global provider of technical services that was established over 150 years ago in Germany. They help their customers across the UK understand how technology can drive their business forward in a way that is safe, secure and sustainable. The UK team of over 600 technology experts provide unrivalled cross-sector experience, which makes us the first-choice partner for businesses from across a large range of industry sectors.

Your new role

The Product Service division has a team of developers creating solutions to help the business achieve its ambitions growth objectives. They are seeking an experienced Software Test Manager, with a hands-on approach to join their dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping our software testing strategy and sizing and building a new software test group. The initial focus will be ensuring effective testing for a critical windows application, but it is expected that the team will need to grow to address the group's testing needs.
You will formulate and execute an effective test strategy for both Windows and Web Applications and conduct thorough analysis of projects requirements and collaborate with the development team to design and implement test plans.
You will identify, document and track software defects and inconsistencies and oversee and actively contribute to change. You will evaluate and implement appropriate test tools to streamline the testing pipeline, ensuring future growth is made throughout the team. You will run and participate in sprint planning, review meetings, and other collaborative meetings. Whilst implementing best practice across the team.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Recent and in-depth experience in software testing and working with WPF, C# and desktop application testing.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices, including experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with test management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, or TestRail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of identifying and isolating defects in complex software systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

What you\'ll get in return

You will receive the ability to work on a hybrid basis and receive flexibility in working patterns, whilst offering a highly competitive pension.

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