Total 89 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Cardiff, CF14 2TL

You will be able to find the job description and person specification within the supporting documents attached. Please note that this is a fixed term/secondment post until March 2025, due to funding.

Your new company
My client is a large financial services organisation based in Cardiff and across Wales who have won a range of awards in recent years. They are looking for a Workforce Planning Manager to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Your new role
The responsibilities involve but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the organisations approach to managing talent, succession planning and resourcing to ensure they have the right people in the right roles at the right time.
• Collaborate with the inclusion manager to make sure the recruitment process remains diverse and inclusive throughout.
• Develop and manage the development programme for the Executive team for continuous learning.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders regarding succession planning by providing regular updates to board committees and external regulators.
• Guide and advise the talent acquisition partners to own and manage executives and board talent hire; and the preferred supplier list to ensure the best value from key agencies
• Be a direct report for 3 talent acquisition partners.

What you'll need to succeed

• CIPD or relevant experience.
• Significant experience managing succession plans and the design and deployment of frameworks and processes to ensure a visible leadership pipeline to board level.
• Experience of shaping and managing resourcing strategies.
• Line management experience.
• Knowledge of leading-edge attraction, recruitment and selection/assessment tools such as psychometrics.

What you'll get in return

The organisation is offering a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential of extension dependent on business needs, with a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 based on experience. You will be entitled to 25 days + bank holiday with the opportunity to buy and sell days, discretionary bonus of up to 12%, annual salary reviews, pension contributions and discount services.

What you need to do now
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Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees?

The Wales team deliver many projects that are important to the local community, as well as supporting on national and international prestigious schemes. We currently have projects in the health, education, transport, commercial, defence, entertainment and water sub-sectors ranging up to £150m in value. Come work with the team who is working on Cardiff Central Station Enhancement, Cardiff Crossrail and ABP's exciting Port Talbot Transformation plans.

You will be part of the Wales team leadership with line management of a team of structural engineers, responsible for technical leadership and mentoring of the wider structural engineering team and actively involved in technical delivery. You will promote and lead on technical excellence and Mott MacDonald will support your own professional development.

We are looking for someone who will provide a proactive and collaborative approach to clients to ensure the best solution is offered to meet their needs. You will support business development and input into business strategies and planning meetings. You will manage your own client accounts and build strong relationships with our wider client base.

You will have accountability for your own portfolio of projects with commercial and contractual management of projects under your direction.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Completion of technical and other project reviews
• Completion of regular project control meetings and monitoring of commercials
• Control and planning of resources and contribution to regular team resource meetings
• Client facing role on projects, including attendance of principal meetings and critical technical design meetings
• Mentoring of junior members of staff and supporting their development
• Supervising, checking and approval of project deliverables
• Preparation of project bids and fee proposals
• Supporting the senior divisional management team
• Preparation of structural reports, specifications and calculations as required to support your team
• Ensure more senior staff are kept informed of important and relevant service/design decisions

The candidate must have extensive experience in design and management of structural engineering buildings projects across a wide variety of sectors and for a range of project sizes and complexities.

Essential criteria the candidate should meet:

• Hold a relevant degree qualification (BEng BSc, MEng or MSc) in a suitable engineering subject such as Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Be a chartered engineer and a member of a relevant professional institution (CEng, MIStructE preferred)
• Have a broad depth of experience in the delivery of building structures and experience working with other consultants as part of a multi-disciplinary team including architects and MEP engineers
• Be experienced running projects in a client facing role and managing technical, commercial and contractual matters
• Experience guiding and coach teams with excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Have excellent technical delivery skills, including up to date knowledge of British and European Codes of Practice, BIM, software such as Tekla Structural Designer and Sustainability issues affecting the industry
• Be able to manage and coordinate resources and contribute to business planning exercises.

Desirable criteria the candidate might have:

• Experience of undertaking building or infrastructure condition, defect or deterioration surveys and inspections and the preparations of reports
• Have a good understanding of the buildings market in South Wales, a broad range of contacts and proven business development ability.
• Be able to manage bids and development of new work winning opportunities.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
 
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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Overview of the job

This is a an administrative job within an establishment

Summary

The job holder will provide administrative support to residential staff and units maintaining the administration systems within specified timescales for the establishment.

This is a non-operational job with no line management responsibilities.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About The Service ICT is part of the Council’s Customer and Digital Services Directorate. Its primary functions are: • to provide high quality IT systems, support and maintenance across the organisation • to provide strategic advice and guidance to the service areas and their directorates • to contribute to the delivery of the Council’s Digital First approach The ICT Service consists of several functions including: • the Service Desk • Enterprise Systems and Data teams responsible for the development, support and maintenance of both in-house developed and 3rd party applications • ICT Services teams delivering network, server and end user computing services • Security and Compliance • Enterprise Architecture
About the job The technologies supported are predominantly based around Microsoft Windows desktop, laptop and server platforms with applications delivered through a range of physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures. Within the school environment there is a strong adoption of Chromebooks and iPads along with both Google and Microsoft cloud-based service offerings. You would be joining an enthusiastic and ambitious team with opportunities to work with a range of cutting edge technologies. You will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities to enable you to develop your career path as well as access to regular performance and development reviews. Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack for a detailed list of main duties and responsibilities.
What We Are Looking For From You • Proven delivery of excellent customer service. • Practical understanding of user experience and requirement analysis and the ability to identify user objectives for systems, products or services and define the required solutions and resources to deliver and support the agreed outcome. • Experience in creation, implementation and monitoring of service level agreements with suppliers and contractors including ongoing management of operational facilities to provide the agreed levels of service, seeking continually and proactively to improve service delivery targets. • Proven track record of project management to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of solutions. • Experience creating and presenting business proposals for example, business cases or statements of requirements both orally and in writing. Proven experience managing customer and supplier relationships and the ability to foster positive engagements and where necessary analysing incidents of dissatisfaction, taking appropriate steps to turn the situation around. • Knowledge of ICT procurement and financial resource management.
Additional information You should apply for this post using our online application form by clicking the “Apply now” button on this page. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. The Supporting Information section of your application is the most important part. Please pay particular attention to it. It is where you tell us what makes you suitable for the job and will be assessed against the essential and desirable competencies in our Recruitment Pack for this vacancy. You should refer to and address each competency listed in the Recruitment Pack in turn, providing evidence of the skills, experience and knowledge you have in each area by providing practical examples. Failure to complete this section in this way will considerably reduce the likelihood of you being shortlisted. All the information you need to apply for this post is contained within this Recruitment Pack and the Application Guidance. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. These vacancies are suitable for post share.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Are you an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking an exciting opportunity with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in the vibrant South West region? Look no further! We are currently recruiting for a couple of skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our prestigious client and play a pivotal role in managing high-profile construction projects with an extensive pipeline of work.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring cost efficiency and effective budget control throughout the construction process. Working closely with a talented team of professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects and showcase your expertise in quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead in all financial matters related to construction projects, from tender stage to project completion.

Manage cost estimates, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.

Conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential areas for cost-saving measures and providing recommendations to the project team.

Prepare and evaluate subcontractor agreements and ensure their compliance with project requirements.

Collaborate with the project team to monitor and control project expenses, anticipating and addressing financial risks and variations.

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, highlighting project performance and financial status to senior management.

Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Mentor and support junior members of the quantity surveying team, promoting professional growth and development.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

In-depth knowledge of quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and cost management.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and control project finances effectively.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Sound understanding of construction contracts and relevant legislation.

Professional qualifications in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Location:

Bristol / South West region - Their projects are located in various areas within the region, providing exciting opportunities for career growth and advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are a results-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, we want to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

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.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrator to join our client, a leading global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil & Simple based at their manufacturing facility in Crumlin, Caerphilly, South Wales.

This role is a full time temporary role to run until Dec 31/12/2024, The hours will be 30 hours per week (6 hours per day over 5 days)

This role pays up to £15.78 per hour (£32,000 FTE) depending on experience.

*Due to the urgent nature of this role, we cannot accept applications with a longer notice period of 1 month.

ROLE PROFILE

To provide efficient and professional project administration support to the project engineering department.

Key Accountabilities

• Document management, using the Autodesk Construction Cloud, full training will be provided.
• Assist with tracking the project budget and producing reports using Excel.
• Manage the project action/issues log to keep the schedule on plan and chase people who are late delivering actions
• Place orders onto the internal System (Training will be provided) and then track the order has been received on time and the invoice has been closed out
• Manage small work packages independently; these could range from office stationery to ordering IT equipment
• Arranging travel bookings and travel profiles for site personnel
• Developing consistent strategy/procedure for use and management of all
• Responsible for site communication, e.g. updating notice boards, team briefs, site portal etc.
• Organising and co-ordinating large events/meetings

Skills and Experience

• Strong administration experience from a technical, shipping, engineering, supply chain or similar background.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Are you proficient in the development of business capability and value? Is your forte developing solutions to complex business problems? If so, we can offer the opportunity to work on some of the biggest, most exciting and sophisticated organisational change portfolios.

This is an exciting time to join the Transformation Directorate within HMRC’s Customer Compliance Group (CCG). We are looking to fill 2 posts leading on the overarching business architecture and information architecture across the group respectively.

Customer Compliance Group (CCG) is a business area that ensures that HMRC successfully collects the full and correct amount of money due from UK taxpayers, investigates offences against the tax system and takes action to identify and mitigate potential threats.

The compliance work we carry out across CCG is vital in making sure HMRC is collecting the money that pays for the UK’s public services and providing targeted financial support.

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to how HMRC compliance business services run in future. Our work on delivering new service designs towards our target operating model will not only help make our services more effective and responsive to customers but will also ensure that we keep managing risks and collecting the taxes essential for the future operation of the NHS, Schools, Police and other public services.

To this end you will be a leading source of business architecture expertise, developing wide ranging blueprints and artefacts across all aspects of the business, developing and maintaining effective relationships and networks with senior leaders and across the wider organisation.

You will have the opportunity to actively develop your own professional experience and expertise, participate in & support the development of architecture communities within CCG, HMRC and across government, sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge and bringing in good practice.

You will also become a member of the CCG Transformation Extended Leadership Team contributing more widely to corporate leadership challenges.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job: Technical Manager - Legionella Water Business

Location: South Wales

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Working Pattern: 40 hours, with flexi-time available.

Are you a skilled Water Technical Manager ready to make a splash in your career? Look no further! My client, who are a major player in the water industry, is on the lookout for a dynamic professional to join the team and lead the water management initiatives.

My client has undergone phenomenal growth in the last three years since its acquisition into a worldwide leading consultancy. Boasting a healthy and growing monthly turnover and a portfolio of high-profile clients in the South Wales region, they are at the forefront of the water industry's evolution. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a visionary Water Technical Manager to contribute to their ongoing success story.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee water technical operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Spearhead Legionella Control and Water Hygiene initiatives, particularly in Healthcare, Industrial, or Higher Education sectors.
• Manage Quality assurance checking of LRAs and analysing and interpreting report summaries helping to identify follow up work and opportunities in respect of water treatments and remedial plumbing work and convey this to the relevant BDM and or the plumbing team for quotation and action.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance water safety protocols and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure Audits are planned, undertaken, recorded and outcomes actioned to ensure compliance and standards.
• Manage and carryout the technical audit and re-inspection programme ensuring competence and development of all staff across all operational functions of the business.
• Liaise with the Health & Safety Director as required and produce periodic update reports.
• Actively engage with high-profile clients to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar senior position within the water industry.
• Expertise in Legionella Control/Water Hygiene, with a focus on Healthcare, Industrial, or Higher Education sectors.
• Willingness and capability to become part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Located in South Wales, ready to make a local impact.
• Health and Safety knowledge and understanding

Whats on Offer:

• Competitive salary (£30,000 - £40,000) with negotiable options.
• Opportunity for career progression into the Business Unit Lead role.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a company experiencing rapid growth.

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.