Total 5 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 7EF

Cost Consultant, Project Controller & Scheduler

Location Hybrid office/remote - UK office (Central Cardiff) combined with hybrid working arrangements. Client is happy with flexible working and would require you in the Cardiff office minimum of 5 times a month.

May involve occasional travel depending on project locations.

The Client:

My client are a specialist consultancy and has a reputation for thinking 'outside the box' to come up with new solutions and supporting their clients by tracking the latest industry and regulatory trends. They are an independent, international consulting practice that employs around 150 staff in the Cardiff office but can work collaboratively with international colleagues located in sister practices.

They hold a flat management structure, meaning all technical employees have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relations and tailor their career based on their own interests. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package including corporate gym membership, and private healthcare. They support continued training and professional development, funding professional registration, training and conference attendance.

The Role:

We are seeking a Cost Consultant, Project Controller & Scheduler who will be responsible for the integrated management of both cost and schedule aspects of projects. This role involves developing, monitoring, and controlling project budgets and timelines, working with the Project Manager to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to scope. The Cost and Schedule Engineer collaborates with project managers, engineers, scientists, sub-consultants and other stakeholders to provide accurate financial and schedule data, helping to identify potential risks and propose corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimation and Budgeting:
  • Develop detailed cost estimates based on project scope, specifications, and requirements.
  • Establish and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project goals and constraints.
  • Work with project teams to refine cost estimates and budgets as project details evolve.
• Schedule Development and Management:
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Monitor project timelines, ensuring that all activities are on track and deadlines are met.
  • Identify schedule variances and work with the project team to implement recovery plans.
• Cost and Schedule Control:
  • Track and monitor both cost and schedule performance, comparing actual results against planned targets.
  • Analyse variances and provide detailed explanations, including recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Implement cost and schedule control measures to prevent overruns and delays.
• Integrated Project Reporting:
  • Prepare regular reports that integrate cost and schedule data, providing a comprehensive view of project performance.
  • Generate earned value analysis (EVA) reports, highlighting key project performance indicators such as cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI).
  • Present findings to project stakeholders, offering insights into potential risks and opportunities.
• Change Management:
  • Assess the impact of project changes on both cost and schedule, providing detailed analysis and forecasts.
  • Update budgets and schedules as necessary to reflect approved changes.
  • Ensure that all changes are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Risk and Opportunity Management:
  • Identify cost and schedule risks and work with the project team to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Explore opportunities for cost savings and schedule optimization, recommending adjustments to the project plan.
  • Monitor external factors such as market trends and resource availability that could impact cost and schedule.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project costs, schedules, and change logs.
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
  • Provide and necessary document control associated with the project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
• Proven experience in cost engineering, scheduling, or a related project controls role.
• Proficiency scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Cost Engineering or Scheduling (e.g., Certified Cost Professional - CCP, PMI-SP).
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company's projects (e.g. environmental, water, ground engineering)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and other advanced project control techniques.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address both cost and schedule issues proactively.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial and scheduling information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence project decisions.
• High level of integrity and adherence to financial and ethical standards.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

We are recruiting for a Production Planner for a global engineering group focused on the precise control and movement of fluids in critical applications.

The company work with leading international companies in over 50 countries to deliver innovative engineering solutions to address global trends such as clean energy, energy efficiency, healthcare and increasing automation.

The company's Engineering Division specialises in the design and manufacture of engineer to order highly specialised flow control valves.

Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both as the salary has recently been further enhanced.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. 8.00am to 4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday

Location: Poole, Dorset, Site based.

Job Summary

The Production Planner will form an integral part of the production team. With a strong, solid background in scheduling; the candidate will take a lead approach in scheduling the shop floor ensuring the correct materials are in the right place at the right time. The role is key to the company fulfilling customer orders on time in full.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a team responsible for production planning, master production scheduling and forecasting activities
Control and maintain the fixed period within the Master Schedule in line with materials availability and capacity.
Processing of tasks using planning tools e.g. MRP, ERP, Preactor or any other that the company installs to ensure deliveries are met.
Creation of Production Works orders and upcoming material requisitions.
Monitor progress of items associated with designated order lines to assure material will meet customer delivery requirements.
Keep Material Availability Dates on all assigned orders accurate and realistic to ensure proper planning and execution.
Update data boards; Obeya, latest view (LV) of sales monitoring works orders.
Assess and execute reschedule requests relating to components, assemblies, or entire orders.
Identify, record & monitor issues impacting timely / expected progress of order line items and develop alternatives to avoid delays.
To create an accurate, up to date lead time for each of the manufacturing processes, together with a system for communicating this to the SOP and sales teams.
Work closely with other departments in particular Purchasing, Manufacturing, QA, Sales and Contracts.
Ensure production schedules data are accurate, maintained and can be quickly and efficiently modified.
More details in full job specification.

Requirements

Extensive production planning and master scheduling background within an engineering manufacturing environment.
Numerate and IT literate with a good working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages in order to compile and analyse performance statistics and deliver reports.
Demonstrable track record within a production and planning team with strong experience and knowledge MRP/ERP tools and systems.
Methodical and organised with a high level of attention to detail.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and target focussed.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Christmas Close Down uses up to 3 days from this)
Up to 8% pension
5 x Death in Service
ShareSave Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to work scheme
EAP
Bippit - Financial Health Check Guidance
Onsite Physio and Massage
Work Wear

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.

Field Sales Executive / Business Development Manager
Top earners earn in excess of £150K

A huge earnings potential for experienced field sales professionals

Are you looking for the following:
1. An opportunity to work for a national company with over 12,000 business customers in a booming industry.
2. Year 1 minimum earnings of £60K+ (guaranteed)
3. A structured career progression.
4. A real opportunity to earn excellent commission.

THE JOB
Our client is the leading company in their field offering solutions to SME businesses UK wide.

As a Field Sales Executive, your responsibilities are:

* Attend pre-booked appointments generated by your designated telesales colleague.
* Generate new clients through self-generated business development.
* Take a structured approach to the sales process to identify needs and provide tailored solutions.
* There is a clearly defined career path ensuring the opportunity to advance into senior roles.

THE CANDIDATE
Our client is looking for strong field sales candidates with the following experience and attributes:

* A strong understanding of the sales process.
* A proven track record in field-based B2B sales.
* A very good closer. You must be able to ask for the order!
* Be unafraid in gaining new business.
* A self-motivated individual who thrives in managing their own territory and exceeding sales targets.
* A full driving licence

THE PACKAGE

Basic £30K, guaranteed to £60K in the first year
£90K OTE uncapped, Top earners do earn £150K +
Company car (Tesla) or £5,000 car allowance.
Life insurance, 24/7 Employment Relations Advice Line, and your birthday off!


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This role is commutable from:
Cardiff
Newport
Bridgend
Caerphilly



Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike. This particular role includes people with experience in Sales Executive, Field Sales, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Field Sales Consultant, Field Sales Executive, Sales, Field Sales Manager, Field Sales Rep, Field Sales Executive, Technical Sales, Area Sales, Area Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Senior Sales Consultant, B2B Sales, Business to Business Sales.

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 Project Manager will manage specific projects as delegated across the organisation in collaboration with colleagues and partners. The post holder will be expected to lead, deliver and manage projects autonomously within the delegated parameters. Formulate, implement and monitor progress of the projects. May supervise project staff. Responsible for training staff at all levels.

Housing Project Officer (Domestic Abuse)
Full-time (37 of Hours) – Temporary Contract to August 2025
B2 - £29,269 – 31,364 per annum

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced professional to join the Housing Options team; this post puts you at the heart of a fast-paced and responsive department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s housing options & homelessness services. This fixed term role is focusing on to domestic abuse; ensuring that our housing service and wider corporate departments are compliant with all relevant legislation, and that processes are in place to support domestic abuse victims and survivors to access our services.

Job Requirements:
• Experience, skill and aptitude for completing project-based tasks, and developing policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build and develop relationships with relevant agencies & communicate on all levels.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Work-based Experience or an understanding of homelessness domestic abuse services and legislation including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Domestic Abuse representative, providing support to the Housing Options Manager in all aspects related to domestic abuse and service delivery.
• Successfully lead the local authority in achieving DAHA accreditation by coordinating all necessary assessments, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Processing target hardening referrals for victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
• To be the Council’s representative at MARAC (Multi Agency risk Assessment Conference).

Key Attributes:
• Strong visual and language skills
• Competent across all aspects of IT including Packages such as Microsoft word/Excel/Teams
• A highly organized, dynamic & confident conscientious person
• The ability to work independently & think creatively to achieve required
objectives

You will be required to apply a high level of focus when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of domestic abuse services at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to flourish in this environment, then this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call
Julia Miller, Housing options Manager, Tel: 01529 414155

To complete an application form and further details,
please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

The closing date for all applications is 17/11/2024
The interview date will be 25/11/2024

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