Total 1,353 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Cardiff or London, Cardiff, CF10 1UA

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.

The Team Leader plays a vital role in supporting warehouse operations. Responsibilities include managing a team to run a food warehouse, handling customer relations, maintaining cleanliness and safety, solving daily problems, planning routes, and training staff and volunteers.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Driving High Quality and Sustainable Outcomes The Director of Performance and Planning and Deputy COO will lead on the identification of any performance risks or issues and work with the Clinical Group Chief Executives to develop impactful solutions. The post holder will lead the direction and oversight of performance and assurance at an aggregate level across the Trust meets its statutory responsibilities and that any performance risks are identified in a timely manner. They will also lead on the design, development and deployment of the appropriate reporting and monitoring mechanisms to the Trusts and Clinical Groups Boards. The post holder will work at the heart of a complex set of accountabilities and relationships. They will be expected to develop strong collaborative relationships both internally with the Clinical Groups and externally with the ICB and APC and neighbouring providers whilst maintaining an objective and constructive view of performance and elective recovery issues. Build a robust and productive relationship with the ICB and APC in order to lead on the delivering the performance and elective recovery agenda for South East London. Planning and Organisation The post holder will: Lead on the future design, development and implementation of the Trusts performance management framework, ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively and provides the necessary assurance to the Trusts Board and Clinical Group Chief Executives. Develop the system and lead on the Trusts approach for capacity and demand modelling to support future planning and to monitor demand changes. Lead as the local expert on the performance management of healthcare services; integrating systems and managing effective working relationships with the appropriate stakeholders. Represent the Trust in sensitive and political situations, delivering difficult messages where required to senior teams and external organisations. Be the operational lead on behalf of the COO for internal business planning and the NHS national operational planning round

Job Title: School Business ManagerLocation: East LondonContract Type: Temporary About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced School Business Manager to join our dynamic team in East London. This is a temporary to permanent position, ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment and is ready to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of the school, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage the school's administrative functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Lead on procurement and contract management, ensuring the best value for the school.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and school policies.
• Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team with strategic planning and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (required).
• Strong financial acumen and experience with school budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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The Head of Planning and Governance is responsible for a set of key corporate functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and AGC Chair, the post holder will develop, implement and measure performance against corporate strategy, the corporate plan and annual business plans. They will take responsibility for corporate oversight of project and programme management and the running of the Chair and Chief Executives Office function as well as ensuring robust risk management arrangements. The Head of Planning and Governance will ensure that corporate decisions are taken and implemented effectively, and that board and committee business is conducted in accordance with standing orders. Strategic planning 1. Lead on the development of organisational strategy, a three year corporate plan (required by our framework agreement with our DHSC sponsors) and annual business plans, in liaison with the Authority, SMT and the Corporate Management Group, ensuring business planning and operational delivery arrangements are agreed and in place on an annual basis. This will include facilitating conversations among teams and managers about workflow, priorities, and interdependencies, and having oversight of the annual business planning process, leading prioritisation discussions as needed and line managing the Risk and Business Planning Manager. Corporate governance 2. Take overall responsibility for corporate governance and decision making through effective board and external advisor governance, and the recruitment, onboarding and development of members as needed, including the line management and development of the Board Governance Manager (BGM). 3. Take overall responsibility for ensuring up to date and appropriate governance policies and practices are in place, including the running of Authority and AGC meetings and Standing Orders, ensuring that annual reviews of Standing Orders and committee effectiveness take place. 4. Oversee the flow of work through the Authority, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Project Assurance Group (PAG), ensuring that effective and timely decision-making is taking place, and that our strategy and business plans are being delivered through the activities that come before members or staff groups for consideration. 5. This will include oversight of the arrangements for board and committee agendas and meetings, such as scheduling, agenda planning, bundling and postings, minute taking, report production etc., working with the BGM, and leading on the shaping of future Board agendas, alongside SMT. 6. Attendance at and reporting to AGC as required by agendas and current work relating to planning, risk, performance and recent internal audits. This may also involve participation in or running of training for members from time to time. 7. Take overall responsibility for the timely recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of external members and panels, and dealing with the onboarding and induction of newly recruited Authority members. 8. Oversight of the Chair and CEOs office function, ensuring the Chair and Chief Executive have the administrative support they need. 9. Lead and coordinate the organisations response to external reviews and responses to Cabinet Office and Department requests for returns. Performance measurement 10. Take overall responsibility for corporate performance reporting, ensuring that the HFEA has in place a performance scorecard, reporting arrangements, and that both performance and reporting accuracy are both regularly reviewed and issues highlighted to SMT and the board. This will involve working closely with the RBPM and Corporate Performance Officer and considering ways of improving and updating our KPIs in line with current HFEA work and other organisations current practices. Project management 11. Take overall responsibility for the HFEAs project management methodology, ensuring that the Project Assurance Group (PAG), project managers and sponsors are well supported and that tools and processes are maintained and improved over time. This will include working with the RBPM and the Project Support Officer (PSO) to identify and resolve and issues and blockages with current projects, escalating to SMT as needed. Risk management 12. Leadership of the risk management function, ensuring we have in place a sound and up to date risk strategy and associated documentation, and liaising and networking with the DHSC and other ALBs as needed. This will include working with and advising the RBPM to ensure ongoing management of risks and reporting to SMT, the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) and CMG on strategic and operational risk registers, the risk strategy and the internal incident system. The Head will also be responsible for leading a complete triennial review of the strategic risk register in response to each new strategy. 13. Lead on the setting of internal audit parameters for GIAA audits of areas of the teams work, and take responsibility for reviewing internal audit reports and agreeing management actions and required evidence, in collaboration with the relevant Manager. General management 14. Manage the planning and governance teams overall work, direction, staff and budgets. 15. Operate as an effective membership of the Finance and Planning leadership team. 16. Advising the Chair and Chief Executive on matters relating to planning, strategy, performance and governance, risk as needed.

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Looking for an experienced Planner to join a leading Property Services company in Stratford .

Offering a competitive salary of up to £27,000 ,1 day from home + great benefits

• Schedule and plan disrepairs, voids, and complex works
• Communicate effectively with direct operatives, subcontractors, and residents
• Prioritise and sequence maintenance tasks efficiently
• Ensure works-in-progress jobs are within target and appointed where practicable
• Experience in social housing and repair and maintenance
• Basic building maintenance knowledge
• Strong written English and computer skills
• Good project management and communication skills
• Passionate about service delivery and customer satisfaction

If you feel this is the role for you please attach your cv and apply today!!

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.

Your new company

This company is a fast-growing FMCG company that has lovely offices based in Central London and is a great team to work for. They are fast-growing and are looking to expand their Commercial Finance Team. This role gives them the chance to work with key stakeholders within the team and business partners with non-financial people as well.

Your new role

Company: F&B / FMCG companyRole: Finance Business Partner Temp
Location: Central London (5 days in office per week)
Salary: £60k FTC + £5k completion bonus
Duration: 6 months (potential to extend)

What you'll need to succeed

• Analytical background, ideally within FMCG / F&B
• CIMA/ACMA/ACCA qualified
• Modelling
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Planning
• Business Partnering
• Analysis
• Industry experience required in a similar role

What you'll get in returnThe chance to work for an extremely fast-growing company and be a part of the growth within the team. You will get to work closely with senior stakeholders in the team where finance is at the forefront of the business!

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HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a merged College Group, based in West London. We have five campuses at Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Hayes, Uxbridge and Richmond upon Thames.
We are going through a period of growth and we are looking for a driven, energetic and passionate Business Development Consultant with a strong background in Apprenticeships to sell learner training solutions to levy paying Employers on a nationwide basis. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth for our apprenticeships division, by expanding our employer base across the UK.
We are seeking someone who:
• Has a proven track record of a consultative approach in sales within the education sector, focusing on apprenticeships
• Has a genuine interest in helping others succeed through education and training
• Is a dynamic collaborator and a solution orientated salesperson
You will need to possess a driving licence and the use of your own personal transport as this post will involve travelling across the UK. This role can involve some hybrid/remote working, to be discussed and agreed on appointment.

Planner
Kenitish Town
Permanent position
Monday - Friday
0800-1700
£27,500 per annum

Planner / Scheduler Responsibilities:

• Managing calls on system
• Managing operatives diaries
• General administration
• Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative
• Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively
• Liaising with operatives, tenants, and the Client
• Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked
• Work towards individual and client KPI's
• Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works
• Tracking and monitoring to completion
• Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules
• Organisation of external supply companies
• Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates
• Be able to work in a fast-paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers, and trades

Up to £695 per day (Inside IR35)

London / Hybrid (2 - 3 days a week on site)

Up to 20th December 2024 (with a view to extend)

My client is a high-profile Insurance company, who urgently require a delivery focused Project Manager to join a business-critical programme.

Key Requirements:

• A wealth of experience working as a delivery focused Project Manager within large, complex organisations.
• Previous experience working in Cloud, specifically Azure environments.
• Extensive experience working within Waterfall methodology.
• The ability to define risk and mitigation plans.
• Strong budget and stakeholder management skills.
• Immediate availability.
• PMP certification or similar.

Nice to have:

• Previous Insurance industry experience.

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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Are you a dynamic and driven professional looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a Business Development Officer to join their team. The company is an independent healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care to highly dependent adults and children in their homes.

• Salary: Up to £55k + £20k OTE + travel allowance
• Location: Wimbledon
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Uncapped bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Extra day for your birthday
• Fully funded events throughout the year
• Blue Light Card for shopping

The Role:
As a Business Development Officer, you will:

• Manage the full sales process, from generating new contacts to aftercare once a package is in place.
• Work independently, visiting existing and potential commissioners, and supporting the office team.
• Market the organisation and services using the smartest platforms.
• Project manage and liaise with operational and clinical teams.
• Generate new packaging recommendations through structured business development.
• Finalise submissions and bid documents for new business.
• Review and resolve new business pricing.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Create effective and lasting relationships with all stakeholders.

The Candidate:
The ideal Business Development Officer will have:

• Experience of working within/with complex care, social care or NHS
• Commercially aware as well as sales driven, and target focused
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Experience of writing bids and responding to tenders

Our client is an independent healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality care to adults and children in their homes. They work in partnership with service commissioners to ensure clients can live safely at home, even when specialist complex healthcare is required.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for business development and healthcare, the Business Development Officer role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference in people's lives.

If you have experience as a Business Development Officer / Manager / Consultant, Sales Manager or Temps Recruiter within the health and social car sector, you might find this Business Development Officer role particularly interesting.



INDCRE Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Planning Lawyer needed in Haringey, £36.04ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1403318

To provide specialist legal advice (mainly in the legal area of planning) put into legal effect the instruction of the client in such a way as to provide the Client with an excellent and contribute to improving Legal Services to enable the Client to fulfill its vision of making Haringey a better place in accordance with the Client's values.

The lawyer must be able to provide advice, draft s106 Agreements, highway agreements, comment on reports and attend planning committee as and when required.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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Title - Business Development Executive
Reference: INET/BDE/Nov24
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £30000.00 - £40000.00 Per annum
Job Open date: 04 November 2024
Close date: 03 December2024
No of openings: 1
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving growth and expanding our market presence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business development, with a proven track record of building relationships and identifying new opportunities. You will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, enhancing customer engagement, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for coordinating activities related to sales and customer service on clients' accounts
• Identifying, qualifying, and securing business opportunities
• Creating a Sales pipeline while working on pre-identified accounts as well as through your own initiative (Cold calling; making multiple outbound calls to potential clients and Emails)
• Setting up meetings via cold calls and Emails
• Acknowledge incoming telephone calls, emails, letters, and messages, and pass it to the account manager to provide a detailed response
• Building business relationships with current and potential clients
• Doing extensive Market Research on all potential clients
• Developing customized targeted sales strategies
• Coordinating business generation activities
• Answering potential client questions and follow-up call questions
• Creating and maintaining a list/database of prospect clients
• Maintaining short- and long-term business development plans
• Maintaining database (Excel, etc.) of prospective client information
• Researching potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources
• Meeting or exceeding annual sales goals.
• Collaborating with management on sales goals, planning, and forecasting
Required Skills -
• Min 2+ years experience as BD / Sales in Staffing / Recruitment / Product Sales domain.
• Comfortable making cold calls and talking to new people all day
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential customers
• Persuasive and goal-oriented
• Possesses an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanour
• Eager to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• In-depth understanding of company services and its position in the industry
• Able to work accurately under stress and pressure to meet competing deadlines
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills
• Tenacity to handle rejection and continue with a positive attitude when reaching next potential client
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Desired Skills and Experience -
Business Development, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
If you are passionate about driving business success and have the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Care Coordinator
Location: Wandsworth Area, London
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a well-established homecare provider, delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals across the Wandsworth area. Our dedicated team of 30 Care Assistants provides between 800 and 1,000 care hours each week, supporting clients with diverse needs to live independently in their own homes. We are passionate about offering exceptional care and ensuring continuity for all our clients.

Role Overview:
As a Care Coordinator, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our service, ensuring that all care is delivered to a high standard and that staff rotas are effectively managed. You will be responsible for overseeing care schedules, coordinating shifts, managing staff absences, and liaising closely with clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling & Coordination: Manage the weekly rota for a team of 30 Care Assistants, ensuring each shift is covered and all client needs are met.

Absence Management: Handle unplanned absences, finding cover and updating clients on any necessary changes.

Client Matching: Assign Care Assistants to clients based on compatibility, care requirements, and location to maintain consistency and quality of care.

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure that all records are kept up-to-date, in line with regulatory standards and company policy.

On-Call Duty: Be available for on-call support one week in every three, to handle emergencies or last-minute changes.

Team Support: Offer guidance and support to Care Assistants, addressing any issues or concerns that may arise.

Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and their families, ensuring satisfaction and handling any feedback effectively.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
On-call responsibility one week in every three
Central office location in Wandsworth with no requirement to drive

Criteria:

Experience: A background in homecare is essential, with experience in coordinating and managing rotas preferred.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail to handle scheduling, documentation, and client management efficiently.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships with both clients and care staff.
If you are a dedicated, organized professional with a background in homecare and experience managing rotas, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day.