Total 617 Manager job vacancies in Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN

My client is an established, leading National Civil Engineering Contractor.

Due to planned growth, they are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis a Contracts Manager with a solid background in Marine Civil Engineering Projects.

They have recently been awarded two projects on the Thames totalling £11m that start next year with additional opportunities on the Thames, Erith (circa £30m), Folkestone, Sussex (various locations), and Faversham.

The ideal candidate would need to be familiar with coastal & maritime projects, piling, sea defence.

They company operate throughout the UK and specialise in the following sectors;

• Infrastructure
• Marine Civil Engineering
• Water & Wastewater
• Energy Sector
• Buildings

The ideal candidate would reside between Crawley, South London and Maidstone in order to be able to navigate the region which broadly covers contracts from London into the counties of Surrey, East & West Sussex and Kent.

Duties:

Management of the Project/Site Manager, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Production of monthly reports Liaise with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS.

Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans.

Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work.

Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator Plan & monitor resource requirements.

Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice.

Being the first point of reference for leadership site issues

Civil Engineering experience required:

Strong knowledge of Marine Civil Engineering projects

HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation knowledge

Full driving licence

CSCS card Manager

Results Focused

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary

Company car or generous car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Paid holidays

Training and progression

We are working with an established organisation in the manufacturing sector who are looking to employ a Yard Operations Manager, permanently, in the Sevenoaks area.

This is on-site and a great position for someone with a calm proactive, problem-solving demeanour, the ability to manage stock control processes, and to manage working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme and private medical insurance (pending completion of probation).

The key responsibilities include:

• Establish/maintain high standards of product delivery processes/procedures.
• Direct/control the use of the yard to ensure maximum use of available space and a safe, efficient, and profitable operation which meets customer and business needs at all times.
• Oversee the yard operation to ensure that all loads are compliant, safe and vehicle on site times are within the agreed KPI times.
• Provide advice to company managers, supervisors and staff on Yard space utilisation, ensuring production is both reported and located correctly.
• Maintain all necessary records of goods stored and despatched ensuring physical stock matches with stock reports at all times.
• Liaise on a daily basis with the Production Team to ensure that production, customer services and haulier operations are in alignment that there is effective coordination of all operations and that customer requirements are met.
• Identify and implement projects relating to the use of the yard to enhance continuous improvement on operational effectiveness.
• Uphold and enforce rigorous housekeeping standards with regards to the yard.
• Ensure that vehicle load fill is maximised at all times.
• Liaise with 3rd parties that attend site to ensure they are compliant with site.
• Assess the urgency of issues that occur, addressing to ensure operation efficiency and escalate as necessary.
• Attend all site relevant meetings such as H&S and BSI Audit Reviews.
• Effectively manage the Yard Operations team with regular 1 to 1's, including supervisors to ensure that they are trained to the required standard. You will develop the yard operatives to ensure that they are multi skilled, motivated and able to carry all roles required within the Yard Function.
• Support the Yard Operations team by managing various aspects of employee relations and people management, with the support of HR when relevant, including but not limited to Return-to-Work Interviews, Investigations and performance management.
• Ensure all daily reports up to date and remain accurate.
• Attend Daily Production Meeting as and when required.
• Support the Head of Yard Operations in all aspect of Yard Operations.

The requirements for this role:

• Possess a solid secondary education, including Maths and English and Higher education level qualification, for example A Level, BTEC, etc.
• Demonstrable experience in a Yard Management role.
• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics of Transport Management or relevant subject is desired.
• Middle management certification, e.g. Level 4/5 ILM, CMI Management & Leadership is desirable but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving abilities Recognised Health and Safety qualification, e.g. IOSH, BEBOSH or NVQ is desired but not essential.
• An experienced people manager - able to motivate and lead a team.
• Forklift licence (e.g. B1 or B2) is desirable but not essential.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English, with excellent communication.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A team player with a professional conduct and problem-solving skills and who has a proactive, "can-do" approach.
• You must demonstrate empathy, active listening, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction. No relocations please.

CVs in Word Format to y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Salary: £26,000 + uncapped generous commission OTE £50K
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-4pm - Hybrid position 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (Monday-Wednesday office days/ Thursday-Friday home)

This is an exciting new opportunity due to join a fantastic, progressive, vibrant local business where you will receive a high level of training, career opportunities and an incredible commission/bonus package.

You will be responsible for identifying, contacting, advising businesses and managing a sales pipeline from initial email or call through to identification and issuing of the product.

You will have a strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to work towards targets. This is a career based position so the company are looking for someone driven and business minded.

No experience is needed as full training on the job will be provided, however if you have worked within a phone based sales position previous that would be an advantage.

If you would like to apply for this position then please send your CV

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

Hays are recruiting a business development manager for our client based in Maidstone. This is a full-time position for the successful candidate.
£30,000 BasicCommission bonusMonday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities within the freight and logistics industry.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in target companies to expand their client base.
• Collaborate with the operations team to understand service capabilities and develop custom freight solutions for clients.
• Prepare and present compelling sales pitches, proposals, and presentations to prospective clients.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customers need to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue growth goals set by the company.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on sales activity, pipeline status, and client feedback to management.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking meetings to promote the company and its services.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of freight operations, including international shipping, transportation modes, and customs regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel as required to meet with clients and attend industry events.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym

A clean driving licence is essential.
If you are interested and available for the position please, apply with your CV.

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Our client works with companies in various industries to include the Food Service, Pharmaceutical, healthcare, public services and marine sectors, to name a few.

Working as a Stores Manager your role will be to oversee and manage the stores team, ensuring the efficient and accurate booking in / out of stock, making sure that the stock vs system count is maintained to a high level.

You will be required to check the stock coming in against purchase orders, making sure that quantities are correct, checking the quality of the products received, reporting any errors as they occur.

Other duties will include ensuring optimum stock levels are maintained at all times, completing stock takes, cycle counts and valuations within the main stores area.

Candidates interested in this role will have gained a minimum of 3 years previous experience within a stores manager role, you will possess excellent communication skills as you will liaise with both internal staff and external suppliers / couriers.

Ideally candidates would have experience of using Pegasus Opera / CRM systems and also previous experience of managing a manufacturing stores environment.

Attention Senior Site Managers!

Are you an experienced Senior Site Manager ready to take on an exciting challenge?

Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of construction and possess a proven track record of successfully delivering multi-million-pound projects?

Are you based in Kent?

I have an opportunity you won't want to miss!

This is a great opportunity to further develop your career, working alongside some of the best in the industry on some great local projects. You will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun environment.

They're looking for you to have:

• Significant experience in the main contracting market
• Experience of working on Education schemes
• Experience of running projects as the no1
• You will be educated to a degree, HNC/HND level

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing all aspects of site operations, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Leading and motivating the site team to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a safe working environment
• Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination
• Implementing rigorous quality control measures to ensure the highest construction standards are met
• Keeping a sharp eye on health and safety compliance, fostering a culture of safety on-site

If you're interested in the above role and would like to find out more, then please don't hesitate to get in contact with Sam.

You can apply directly by clicking the link with an up to date copy of your CV.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Design Manager (Tier 1)

Location: Kent

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.