Total 6 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Cardiff

Exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join a growing and successful team based in the centre of Cardiff. This role is a fully on site position with the option of working from home one day a week after your training.

Summary of role:

To support and assist with the day-to-day running of the operational activities within the business. The Project Co-Ordinator will provide end to end client engagement from start to finish of a project.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

* Process work requests taking responsibility for work planning
* Provide focal point of contact for customers
* Process material and equipment orders
* Create Work Requests for the Team
* Handle queries from managers and employees effectively and provide solutions

Person Specification

* Self-motivated and eager to learn
* Proactive and able to work on own initiative, or with minimal support
* Possesses strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with all levels
* Ability to priorities their workload effectively with strong time management and organisational skills
* Emphasis on accuracy with excellent attention to detail
* A strong working knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft packages


Addition Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance with additional Christmas closure allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life insurance (3 x salary)

5% employer contribution with life benefits

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

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.

In this Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) role you will learn:

Financial administration on our SAP system
Recruitment practises by helping managers across the directorate recruit.
Minute taking
Ad-hoc project support tasks
Key tech skills such as Sharepoint and Excel
Shadowing key project meetings to gain experience and knowledge working in a project management environment
To support your development, you will also undertake a Welsh Government Apprenticeship Framework Qualification in Digital Skills for Business at Level 3 in the role and will receive on the job training and supervision to help you deliver an efficient and effective service in a positive and customer focussed manner. You will also be supported by a named mentor who will encourage you to develop a range of transferrable skills to support your career progression.

Many of our teams work online with a mix of home or hybrid (office) working. Where homeworking is required, you will be given the necessary equipment and training, however, you will need to arrange your own internet connectivity (support may be available to help with this).
The Business & Project Support Team provide a wide variety of support to teams across the Adults, Housing & Communities directorate ranging from financial assistance, to arranging and taking meetings, to ad-hoc project support.
• Gain experience of working in a Project Management environment including attending /shadowing meetings to gain project management experience and background
• Undertake a range of project support tasks as needed eg assisting with the production of documents, document updates, low level business analysis and production of charts or information for reports etc.
• Use of our financial monitoring software (SAP) to assist the team to raise invoices and Purchase Orders.
• Arranging project meetings or meetings for senior management.
• Creating a record of meeting discussions eg drafting Minutes of Meeting
• Use of key business support software such as Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Applications eg Excel, PowerBi, Teams etc
• Email inbox monitoring and responding to or forwarding on enquiries for action
• Providing general project administration support

2. To develop transferrable workplace skills e.g.
• To be proactive, adaptable, and responsive to change
• To assist with the provision of a high-quality service – this may include developing homeworking skills for some roles.
• To support internal and external customer requests and ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• To communicate with a range of internal and/or external customers as required
• To assist other team members in the carrying out of their duties
• To work with others to carry out duties linked to the section in which the Apprentice is placed.
• To undertake and complete all training and development experiences as required.
• To participate in Corporate Scheme events
1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. To, as a statutory duty, adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and to report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk. In order to support you in this, you are required to access safeguarding training at the level which is relevant to this post.
4. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
5. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

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 We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate This is Our NWSSP our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.