Total 48 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Bridgwater, Somerset

Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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A manufacturing demand Planner required to work day shift in Bridgewater 8.30am-4.30pm

Salary up to £38,000 per annum plus bonus twice a year plus subsidised canteen

This role reports to the operations manager and is one of the five functions of the operations team.

The MPS Planning Team Leader is responsible for leading and working with a team of MPS Planners processing orders through the business, assessing capacity constraints posed by incoming demand, aiding production in evaluating order patterns and highlighting possible areas of concern, helping production in its efforts to remove bottlenecks and arrears, supporting production heads where required and provide relevant data/updates to the S&OP team.

Ensuring that all commercial enquiries and orders are processed through the ERP system in an appropriate time frame. Maintaining accurate records of Orders, Export movements and Military documentation for auditing purposes. Managing and monitoring the performance level/costs of our freight forwarding companies.

Must have experience using SAP and excel

1. Tasks and Responsibilities

· Oversee the team entering sales orders onto the ERP (our internal planning system)

· Aiding the expediting of orders and giving status feedback on capacity issues

· Oversee the team producing and collating daily manufacturing orders through the ERP system

· Answering admin emails

· Help resolve documentation issue

· Managing the team releasing Rapid / Expedited production orders

· Highlighting purchasing supply issues affecting production

· Order chases sending early warnings to SCM and CSC advising of order delays

· Supporting general data entry and admin.

· Responsible for developing and increasing the relationship within the Marketing companies in terms of communication and service

· Responsible for monthly reporting and KPIs

· To complete and/or produce intercompany surveys

· Join Sales and Operation calls arranged by Global Supply Chain

· Liaise and communicate with other departments

· To continuously monitor for improvements and efficiencies within the department

· Monitor on-time delivery and production lead time

Responsible for the MPS Planning Team

· Perform regular 1 to 1's with the scheduling team members

· Assess and instigate training requirements for the team

· Perform annual PEP's and mid-year reviews

· Manage the workload of the team members

· Contribute towards business improvements and manufacturing excellence projects

2. Education and Experience

· GCSE Maths & English

· IT and Data inputting experience

· Relevant industry background in a similar role

· Experience in Manufacturing production planning

. SAP experience

· Leadership experience

3. Competencies

· Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player

· Knowledge of basic production processes, including product lines and dispatch processes

· Holistic business understanding

· Microsoft Office experience

· Knowledge of Fourth shift and or SAP

· Effective communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence, when required

· Self-motivated to improve performance and results

· Good analytical skills

· Attention to detail

· Continuous Improvement

· Ability to delegate and empower others

5. Geography to cover and Travel requirements

· Based on site at Bridgwater

· Some travel maybe required to visit other sites, in the UK and abroad.

· Must have the right to work in the UK

6. Personality

· Highly engaged with high energy level and motivation

· Result orientated

· Organised and structured

· Approachable and willing to help

· Ability to lead by example

· Able to remain calm under pressure

· Diligent

· Accurate

· Self Motivating

· Team Player

· Excellent Communication Skills

· Flexible

· Problem solver

7. Key Performance Indicators

· Satisfaction Survey - produce a basic survey annually and measure results to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of the department

· Meeting KPIs

o Order Processing Times

o Order Enquiries

o Early Warnings

o In conjunction with Operations Arrears and Backlog

· Manage external on time delivery (OTD) reporting and analysis

· Measuring complaints and taking appropriate corrective actions

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General Manager Vacancy - Motor Trade - Weston-Super-Mare
Salary: Basic salary £80,0000 OTE £120,000
Ref: OC19090

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager for our client's main dealership in the Weston-Super-Mare area.

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager candidate, someone who has at a high performing dealership, with the right drive and attitude to this site to the next level.

The role will be working for one of the most well renowned dealer groups in the UK, within a fantastic brand and a superb site. This really is an opportunity of the highest calibre.

The right person must be a confident and professional individual who can take on a performing site, someone with the ability to take on an established team.
Looking for a proven Manager - a true leader, someone to drive a well established team and continue the good work within the site.

I will run through the role, company and details of the position upon receiving a CV. Please note that all applications are strictly confidential.

Role:
This is an excellent opportunity with a strong dealer group, product and overseeing a performing operation. You will be managing a large team who cover all aspects of Aftersales, Car Sales and back office staff. We are looking for someone to continue the good work and be able to step into the site without disrupting the team.

-Deliver a strong customer service experience
-Someone who can deliver / exceed budgets
-A General Manager / Head of Business / Brand Manager / Dealer Principal with a good knowledge of Car Sales & Aftersales
-A professional and driven leader - Someone who can instil confidence within the team

This position is with a well-established dealership so the right individual must have a solid career history, a proven knowledge of how to run a successful main Car dealership and be able to work closely with directors & the manufacturer.

We are looking for someone who can develop a team using strong management skills while leading from the front, good motivational methods together with good "housekeeping" skills are also critical.

Requirements
- We are looking for a proven motor trade manager; either someone who already holds a General Manager / Brand Manager / Head of Business position.
- Someone with a strong track record of YOY success/over-achievement in a large, successful dealership
- Must be a confident, friendly and professional character - someone with the ability to engage with a well established team. Strong leadership skills.
- Must be strong with their numbers and be able to back up claims.
- Full UKdriving licence

Contact: Jack Adams - South Team Manager

INDSR

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a deep understanding of EPR design and leadership in complex projects? Do you have a proven track record in managing multi-discipline EPCM projects and contract negotiation within regulated environments? Are you ready to apply your skills in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and nuclear quality assurance in one of the UK's most complex energy projects? If so, come and join EDF as a Project Manager!


The Opportunity

As a Project Manager for Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC), you’ll provide leadership to ensure the effective delivery of the Civils Programme, while managing its broader impact on the overall project. Reporting directly to a Senior Project Manager, you’ll oversee the full life cycle of the non-classified HVAC contract, from engineering to commissioning, for various industrial buildings.

You’ll be responsible for delivering systems such as ventilation, air conditioning, and fire safety systems in line with the project’s safety, quality, time, and cost requirements. Your expertise in this field, combined with strong leadership skills, will ensure the project meets all objectives.


Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £60,000 to £70,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.


What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for defining the work scope of the assigned contract or package, ensuring it integrates seamlessly with other programme elements. You will collaborate with the project team to secure necessary resources, monitor personnel needs, and ensure resources maintain the required skills and qualifications. Additionally, you’ll develop and implement strategies and plans in alignment with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP), ensuring the project is effectively organised, managed, and delivered.

You’ll oversee the delivery of contract activities, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and meet business and technical requirements. By monitoring progress against milestones and budgets, you will keep stakeholders informed and address any discrepancies. You will also proactively manage risks, resolve issues, and update the programme budget as needed, escalating critical matters to the Senior Project Manager where necessary.

Your role will include maintaining accurate Level 3 schedules, reviewing contractor schedules, and ensuring all deliverables are met according to the contract. You will apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and Continuous Improvement principles while fostering knowledge-sharing and best practices across the project. Additionally, you’ll work to ensure all contractual requirements are fulfilled and maintain effective working relationships with project team members and stakeholders.


Who you are

As a Project Manager at Hinkley Point ‘C’, you bring a strong foundation in project management, with a deep understanding of EPR design and its application in complex projects. You have demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale engineering initiatives and multi-discipline EPCM projects, while applying your knowledge of CDM regulations and nuclear quality standards. Your ability to use tools like estimating, scheduling, risk management, and Earned Value Management ensures successful project delivery.

You possess excellent analytical, and critical reasoning skills, paired with effective presentation, influencing, and facilitation abilities. You should hold a degree and chartered status in construction, engineering, or a related discipline. Experience working within regulated environments, like the nuclear sector, and knowledge of commercial arrangements such as NEC and FIDIC enhance your ability to manage complex contracts, costs, and risks efficiently.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of engaging multi-level stakeholders, managing commercial claims, and leading projects from concept to handover. You will have experience in construction activities, procurement, and negotiation. Your ability to ensure safety, security, and environmental responsibility in technically dynamic environments is key to your success.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!


Closing date for applications: 7th November 2024


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EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Satellite Delivery Centre, Bridgwater. Hybrid working with occasional travel required.


Do you have previous experience working on large, complex projects in highly regulated industries? Can you work with diverse teams and influence key stakeholders? Ready to make an impact on one of the biggest projects in Europe?

Join us as a Senior Project Manager, as we continue to lead the rebirth of Nuclear in the UK.


The Opportunity

At Hinkley Point C (HPC), we are constructing two new nuclear reactors, marking the first of a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK. Once operational, these reactors will provide low-carbon electricity to power around six million homes.

As the Senior Project Manager, you’ll report directly to a Delivery Manager and manage the contracts for the design, manufacturing, and supply of equipment for the HPC Project in 3 main areas: Valves, Pumps and Static Equipment.

HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. Its delivery will be reliant not only on innovative engineering and construction but also on the strongest of leadership qualities. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll ensure its delivery meets safety, quality, time, and cost objectives.


Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary from £85,000
- £95,000 (negotiable depending on experience), and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.


What you’ll be doing

In your role, you’ll be leading the delivery of a contract or work package, coordinating closely with other programme elements. This includes making sure your team has the necessary resources and addressing any personnel issues as they arise.

You’ll create and execute strategies in line with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP), covering all aspects of delivery, from the "why" and "what" to the "how" and "who." Communication with stakeholders will be key as you drive safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery, while also monitoring progress and reporting on key milestones, deadlines, and budgets.

You'll be responsible for identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns when necessary. Additionally, you’ll capture lessons learned, share knowledge with the team, and collaborate with other programmes to adopt best practices and ensure contractual requirements are met.

Fostering strong relationships within your team will be essential, as you'll lead three Lead Project Managers and their teams (whole team size is roughly 15).


Who you are

You have a proven track record of delivering projects in complex, regulated environments, ideally within Nuclear Energy, while ensuring safety, security, and environmental responsibility. You’re skilled at managing engineering design, contract strategies, multi-discipline projects, procurement, and complex contracts. Skilled in controlling costs, risk, and schedules, you have successfully handled commercial claims and negotiations, demonstrating your ability to manage projects from concept to handover.

Your leadership stands out in engaging and influencing stakeholders, with strong management skills across project, financial, and change management. You’re experienced in using scheduling, programming, and risk tools, and have managed contractors and consultants on large construction projects.

With excellent communication, presentation, and organisational abilities, you’re adept at building relationships and maintaining networks. A degree in engineering, manufacturing, construction, or a related field, and a Project Management qualification are desirable but not essential.


Closing date for applications: 5th November 2024


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What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Business Studies

TMS/UPS plus TLR 2B £5648 pa

Full time/part time considered, permanent.

Required as soon as possible/1 January 2025.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a talented and ambitious Business Teacher seeking to develop their career into leadership.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational teacher to lead Business Studies within the school.

GCSE Business Studies is a very popular and oversubscribed subject choice at KS4 and we offer the BTEC level 3 Extended Certificate at KS5. The ability to teach Business Studies at KS4 and KS5 is essential.

We are looking for someone to build on the success already established and bring creative ideas around business and enterprise. The successful candidate will continue to deliver improved outcomes for our young people, whilst enthusing them through the subject content and leading enterprise activities at KS4 and KS5. The position is suitable for both experienced Heads of Department and teachers that are looking for their first middle leadership role/ Head of Department position.

What the school offers its staff

St Katherine’s is an oversubscribed and successful school with a strong sense ofcommunity. The school was rated good by Ofsted in December 2021. We are a community school without a faith designation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and religions. We respect and value diversity and inclusivity in our community.

Our mission:

We are St Katherine’s — a nurturing and inclusive community, united in the pursuit of excellence

We are located in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of Bristol. Our thriving, diverse community is founded on our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience; we actively encourage everyone within our community to ‘live and breathe’ our values every day. The school aims to create an environment where all students feel confident, secure and valued to help them perform at their best.

We are committed to continuous professional learning and offer both internal and external leadership training including the NPQML and NPQSL programmes, leading profiling and shadowing opportunities. Coaching is embedded within our school to support and develop leadership potential and career progression for all staff. In addition, we actively promote opportunities for Trust wide working and collaboration across the trust is integral to our development.

St Katherine’s School is part of the Cathedral Schools Trust. Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status.

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit the school website

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater.

Are you a qualified engineer in a project manager role? Do you have extensive onsite construction experience? And looking to use your expertise and technical experience to coordinate the erection phase of a complex project?

The Opportunity
Your role will be to oversee and manage the execution of engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning tasks, ensuring alignment with the Project schedule. You will be responsible for delivering on time, within budget, and to the required safety and quality standards to fulfil the Project’s objectives.

Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary of £77,000, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.
At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for defining the work scope and managing interfaces within the assigned contract or work package. Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the Programme Execution Plan (PEP) to ensure smooth execution. Effective communication with all stakeholders will be essential to maintain alignment across the project.
Additionally, you will oversee the safe, timely, and budget-compliant delivery of contract activities, regularly tracking progress and reporting updates. Proactively anticipate and resolve any issues, escalating risks to the Senior Project Manager when necessary. This role also involves contract administration, managing variations, claims, and technical queries, as well as overseeing contract changes, ensuring clear scope definition, business justification.

Who you are
You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, with a focus on either mechanical or electrical installation disciplines. With strong project management and organisational skills, developed through hands-on experience, and supported by a recognised qualification. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effectively presenting information and interacting with senior management.
Exceptional people management skills, capable of building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and working collaboratively in complex internal and external multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrate a logical thought process, backed by excellent analytical skills. Extensive on-site construction experience.
Additionally, you will have experience and knowledge of onsite health & safety and its purpose, as well as experience and familiarity with CDM Regulations. A proven track record of managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from concept to handover, is essential.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 13th October 2024

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Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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Area Planning Manager

On-going contract Inside IR 35

Somerset

About the role

Act as the lead officer and manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees leading the two teams of officers focused on delivering high quality development in Somerset. The postholder will report to the Head of Service, will deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and will be required to ensure that the service performs to an excellent level that meets national/legal requirements and responds positively to transformational change and the expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead officer for two development management area teams (consisting of professional planners at principal, senior, planning officer, graduate and apprenticeship grades) providing a high quality, customer focused, development management function, responsible for determining planning and relevant applications.
• Assist the Service Manager Development Management in the management of the Development Management Service and lead two of the area teams in determining planning applications including liaison within the planning service and other internal and external consultees.
• Ensure applications are professionally managed to determination from pre-application stage through to implementation and compliance in accordance with the Council's constitution and agreed scheme of delegation.
• Lead and manage the teams to ensure the Council exceeds Government and local performance targets; maximise income to Development Management specifically through application fees and charges to cover the costs of the Development Management Service; deliver organisational, policy and legislative changes to the service.
• Act as the lead professional officer at the relevant Area Planning Committees to ensure that they are managed effectively and support Members to make sound planning decisions which achieve delivery of the adopted Development Plans, supplementary planning documents and other guidance and to meet corporate objectives around climate change, ecological emergency, delivery of affordable housing and quality placemaking
• Deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and Head of Planning providing them with necessary support and advice across cases and deal with chief officers, senior members and external contacts on the full range of matters relating to management issues and all types of major and complex applications.

Experience

• Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to planning and related functions (including environmental legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Educated to degree level, ideally in planning, geography or a related subject
• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible to be a member
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher
• Evidence of continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the professional institute

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk or give me a call on 01772208967 for further information regarding the role.

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Hinkley Point C

Do you have a professional qualification in Project Management, like APM PMQ or another recognised certification? Are you experienced in developing engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery? Do you have extensive experience in managing engineering and construction activities? If so, come and join EDF as a Project Manager!


The Opportunity

As a Project Manager for the supply, transport, installation, and testing of key equipment supporting nuclear operations, you’ll play a critical role in overseeing the installation of essential components, including the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, coolant pumps, and pressuriser. You’ll join a highly skilled team of professional project managers, ensuring that installations are completed on time and meet the stringent quality requirements essential to nuclear operations.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with a diverse, multicultural team of contractors, building strong relationships to drive project success. Your leadership will be key to ensuring that all activities are delivered safely, to the highest standards, and within the specified time and budget. You'll also navigate the broader impacts of the programme on the overall project, ensuring alignment with safety and quality objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in Europe, playing a vital role in the country’s future energy needs.


Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary from £57,000 to £67,000, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.


What you’ll be doing

In this role you will define the scope of work for contracts and how they fit into the overall programme. You’ll develop and implement strategies and plans aligned with the programme execution plan (PEP), detailing how the work will be managed and executed.

You’ll maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, ensuring that project strategies are followed and that contract activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting business and technical requirements.

You’ll monitor progress, track milestones, deadlines, and budgets, and provide regular reports to key stakeholders. You will address and resolve issues within the contract or package, manage risks, update the programme budget, and escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager as needed.

You’ll ensure that lessons learned, and knowledge capture are part of everyday practice and establish strong working relationships with all project team members.


Who you are

As a Project Manager at EDF, you'll need a Project Management qualification like APM PMQ. You should have experience in managing engineering and construction projects, especially in regulated environments like Nuclear Energy.

You’ll handle major project elements from start to finish, including engineering design, contract management, and execution. Experience with multi-discipline EPCM projects, complex contract procurement, and controlling costs and schedules is crucial.

Your role will involve managing commercial claims, negotiating with stakeholders, and applying knowledge of CDM Regulations and nuclear quality assurance. Experience with NEC and FIDIC arrangements and knowledge of French are beneficial.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!


Closing date for applications: 8th October 2024


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Waste Management Business Development Managers required in Southern England.

Business Development Managers (Packaged Hazardous Waste, Liquid Waste/ Tankers)

East Midlands and Southern England

£40,000 - £55,000 plus added bonus, car allowance, etc

Permanent

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They are now looking for driven and dynamic professionals looking to make a significant impact in the hazardous waste industry. As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the local depot, regional management team, and Head of Sales to source and implement high-quality hazardous waste business wins. Your efforts will drive a significant impact on local depot revenues and profitability. The role is accountable for identifying and driving new business in line with the regional and depot business plan.

Role/Description

• Identify and implement sizeable new hazardous waste accounts, achieving annual sales revenue targets.
• Collaborate with depot and sales management teams to target new business in the correct industry sectors and geographies.
• Generate and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects that fit the business strategy.
• Ensure all development activity is tracked and recorded in business CRM tools.
• Work collaboratively with other business units and group sales functions to develop strategic growth plans.
• Adhere to new business governance policies around tendering and pricing sign-off.
• Represent the business unit positively to all stakeholders.
• Respond to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Strong experience in developing and managing new business services in a waste environment
• Strong presentation, selling, negotiating, and influencing skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Business Degree is desirable
• Numeracy and ability to understand numerical data
• Bid writing competency, including the ability to respond to tendering documentation
• Successful sales and marketing techniques
• Flexibility including the ability to travel, including occasional nights away from home
• Well-presented and enthusiastic
• Full current car driving licence

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies. If you know of someone else who may be interested in this role, please do pass on my details.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Chemistry, hazardous waste, waste management, liquid waste, tankers, business development, BDM, sales, negotiation, data analysis, presentation, numeracy, analytical, communication, time management, organised

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

Seeking a Project Leader for our centre in Clevedon

Looking for your next step in social care?

Are you a confident problem solver, creative thinker with excellent communication skills?

Your skills and experience working in care could be a great match for our project leader role. All you need is to be a role model for excellent support, someone who can inspire others and enable them to achieve their goals.

The support we provide is centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs this includes developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs. In this role you’ll also lead and support a team of support workers.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Benefits

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (These can also be worked in other services. Basic salary £12.71 - £13.48 p/h) 

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications 

• Contributory pension 

• We cover the cost of DBS checks 

• Rota's are planned in advance. 

• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.

• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership 

• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment 

• Access to wellbeing helplines. 

• Health Cash Plan

You will:

• Be a confident problem solver and creative thinker with good communication skills

• Have resilience to overcome challenges

• Have experience working with people with a learning disability

• Be experienced in developing skills within a team

• Previous management experience is desirable

• Relevant social care qualification

• A management qualification would be desirable.

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

• Provide great leadership and day-to-day supervision to a team of support workers.

• Assist the locality manager in the supervision, coaching and mentoring of the team.

• Provide direct care and support to the people we support and model best practice.

• Co-ordinate the daily provision of support and activities for people we support to ensure the delivery of a high quality, responsive and efficient service.

• You’ll have finances and other resources to manage, along with legal requirements and standards of care to meet.

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Brandon Trust work alongside people of different ability so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All team leaders work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

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Are you ready for your next professional adventure?

Your new role

We have an opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join our client's team in Bridgwater. The team works on a hybrid working basis.

• Contract: 6 months
• Daily rate: £425 per day through umbrella
• Hours: 40, Monday to Friday

Our client is seeking a Junior Project Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing and executing various digital projects, ensuring their successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. Your project management expertise, leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be pivotal in driving innovation and efficiency in our digital initiatives - the creation of a digital power station.

Project Manager responsibilities

• Deliver multiple projects at any one time with a strong focus on infrastructure projects, as well as introducing new digital solutions.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Lead a cross-functional team of IT professionals, designers, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Assuring and overseeing the development and execution of a stakeholder engagement plan to manage relationships, ensuring buy-in, timely involvement and commitment of key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in projects and proactively develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Active management of project progress, scope, budget, risks, issues, resources, dependencies, stakeholders, vendors, and requirements throughout the project lifecycle, escalating and reporting to the Programme Manager, Project Sponsor and Project Board, as appropriate.
• Work with SMEs and delivery partners to deliver the latest digital and IT trends, tools, and technologies.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project requirements.
• Work closely with our Governance team to ensure projects are delivered within the regulations set out for auditability.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a track record of successful project deliveries, within the digital and IT domain and experience in infrastructure projects is very advantageous.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software; maintaining a focus on project costs and outputs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent leadership, communication (written/verbal) at all levels of the organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Project management certifications are advantageous

What you need to do now

Our client is looking to interview immediately, so apply today or call us on 0116 2615000 to speak with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists!

If this role does not meet your requirements, but you know of someone else who would be interested, please send my details across to them.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Your new company
As an accomplished and professional project manager, you will have an opportunity to join a highly ranked and award-winning provider of higher education based in North East Somerset, ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Guardian's 2024 university guide. Your new employer is ambitious, they have a defined strategy in place to drive excellence across both areas of education and high impact research.

Your new role
You will lead on the management of projects up to £1m in value relating to building alterations and refurbishments across a diverse and specialist estate. You will lead on the implementation and planning of projects, defining project scopes and goals, ensuring that they are agreed by all stakeholders. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialist teams within the university.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this position, you will need to have extensive experience in the management of delivery of a wide range of construction projects. You will need to understand the legal aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, and be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a starting salary of up to £44,200 per year - in addition, you will be able to take advantage of a wide range of industry-leading employment benefits, to include up to 30 days of annual leave per year (38 days off each year), access to a leading pension scheme, a 35-hour working week, the opportunity to work up to two days from home, and a flexi-hours scheme allowing you to manage your own diary and calendar to work with your personal life outside of employment.

What you need to do now
Our client has opted to shortlist for this position immediately, therefore please apply ASAP if you would be interested in exploring this role in further detail.

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

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Construction

Location: Taunton

Company: Leading Main Contractor

Package: £70,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Pension

Are you an experienced Project Manager? Do you have a passion for the projects you work on? Do you have experience working on Large scale construction projects, Student Accommodations, Hospitals? Do you want to be a part of a great organisation who truly cares about their employees? Want to be seen as a person and not just a number? This company is absolutely snowed under with work and therefore are in an area of growth and looking to expand.

Responsibilities

Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public

Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors

Buying materials for each phase of the project

Monitoring build costs and project progress

Conducting quality and safety inspections

Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings

Maintaining quality control checks

Motivating the workforce

Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise

Using specialist project management computer programmes

Working on-site in all weathers, at clients' businesses or in a site office

Requirements

SMSTS / SSSTS

First Aid

Fire Marshal

Full UK Driving Licence

Key Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making ability

Commercial awareness

Ability to motivate others

Teamworking skills

Good knowledge of building methods and regulations.

Next Steps

Apply today or get in touch for more information, please note all conversations will be treated with the strictest of confidence. You never know this could be the next step to unlocking the rest of your career.

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.