Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Interim Technology Category Manager - UKI Location : Hybrid working with 1 day on site (either Leeds or London) Length : 12 months Salary : £Competitive We are actively looking to secure a Category Manager to join Experis as one of our expert consultants, delivering services to our clients. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on -assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. The role: This is an interim role supporting the Head of Sourcing - Technology with delivering the commercial strategy of the business in the Technology space. As part of the UKI Procurement team, you will be supporting a number of key projects within a c.£50m of third party spend per annum across all brands within the business. You will work closely with UKI Technology. You will be responsible for supporting external relationships at a tactical level, and supporting the commercial needs of the business with a range of best in class software, hardware, hosting and network providers. This role reports into the Head of Sourcing - Technology, UKI. Key responsibilities: Support key Technology suppliers across the business, working closely with other brands in the group to ensure we leverage our scale where possible. Play a supporting role in how we mitigate an ever changing landscape in the Technology area, supporting on initiatives and strategies to mitigate cost challenges. The Subject Matter Expert for Technology related contracts. Maintain strong relationships with Technology stakeholders. Positively maintain commercial relationships with new and existing partners across the Technology portfolio. Conduct regular communication and engagement with multiple internal business owners to identify and deliver against agreed negotiation priorities. Critically appraise and negotiate current and proposed deals, with the goal of always securing the best commercial terms for the business. Drive the commercial evaluation of new technologies and opportunities, based on industry and competitor analysis. Conduct negotiations with partners, while continually aligning with internal stakeholders, in order to progress agreements to signature stage and operational handover. Essential skills & experience: Experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle in a complex commercial environment, from requirements gathering to contract execution. Experience working within a commercial/E-commerce environment. Experience of complex commercial contracts, in the Technology space, in particular complex software, hardware, network or hosting contracts. Display strong skills in commercial modelling, including capex and opex models. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Technology stakeholders, with an ability to influence and drive improvements. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Display strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and sound judgement. Display ability to learn quickly, adapt to new scenarios and navigate fluidly developing situations with ease. Be highly organized, numerate & articulate, with a good ability to work under pressure. Display experience of, and confidence with, effectively managing and developing internal and external relationships with Technology stakeholders. Display self-motivation, resilience, attention to detail and ability to focus on goal attainment.
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of IT Procurement Administration Officer, a 12 month contract role working for an energy client in Scotland. Inside of IR35 - Umbrella only Looking for data analysis and administration skills Daily rate of £400 - £500 a day Hybrid working, 1 - 2 days a week in Glasgow Reportable to the Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in processing statements of work, Contract changes and low level purchases. You will manage the daily data and project governance on behalf of the IT procurement team. Your Skills and Experience You will have a basic knowledge of UK Procurement Legislation, with an ability to draft contracts, an understanding of IT contract terms is desirable, but not essential. This role would suit candidates with strong data analysis skills and a background in high level administration. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Data analysis experience is essential. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. Please submit your updated CV if you would like to make an application, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of IT Procurement Administration Officer, a 12 month contract role working for an energy client in Scotland. Inside of IR35 - Umbrella only Looking for data analysis and administration skills Daily rate of £400 - £500 a day Hybrid working, 1 - 2 days a week in Glasgow Reportable to the Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in processing statements of work, Contract changes and low level purchases. You will manage the daily data and project governance on behalf of the IT procurement team. Your Skills and Experience You will have a basic knowledge of UK Procurement Legislation, with an ability to draft contracts, an understanding of IT contract terms is desirable, but not essential. This role would suit candidates with strong data analysis skills and a background in high level administration. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Data analysis experience is essential. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. Please submit your updated CV if you would like to make an application, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.
Construction Project Supervisor 12 month initial contract (potential to extend) Waltham Abbey Salary circa £50k per annum Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My high profile Utilities client requires a Project Supervisor to assist the Project Manager in keeping a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables on track. We're looking for someone who is organised, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills and ideally, demonstrable experience of working within a construction site but this is not essential. You'll have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies. With an awareness of contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts, you'll also have an appreciation of quality management systems. Key requirements: Ability to be the eyes and ears of the PM onsite in accordance with RAMS, looking after the small works/main works contractors onsite Making sure everything onsite is correct and looking at minor detail to ensure accuracy and compliance Aware of the contract documentation - NEC contracts Quality Assurance across the substations and Overhead Circuits Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer from utilities background would be ideal but not a prerequisite If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV. If you have not received a response within a 48 hour period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Construction Project Supervisor 12 month initial contract (potential to extend) Waltham Abbey Salary circa £50k per annum Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My high profile Utilities client requires a Project Supervisor to assist the Project Manager in keeping a multi-£100m mega-project building new HV transmission substations, overhead lines and cables on track. We're looking for someone who is organised, with excellent attention to detail and communication skills and ideally, demonstrable experience of working within a construction site but this is not essential. You'll have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices, and policies. With an awareness of contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts, you'll also have an appreciation of quality management systems. Key requirements: Ability to be the eyes and ears of the PM onsite in accordance with RAMS, looking after the small works/main works contractors onsite Making sure everything onsite is correct and looking at minor detail to ensure accuracy and compliance Aware of the contract documentation - NEC contracts Quality Assurance across the substations and Overhead Circuits Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer from utilities background would be ideal but not a prerequisite If this is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV. If you have not received a response within a 48 hour period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Strategic Procurement Officer - 12 Months - Hybrid 1-2x per week in office You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable). Reportable to the Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in processing of statement of work, Contract changes and low level purchases. You will manage the daily data and project governance on behalf of the IT Transmission procurement team. This will include the teams demand planners and workload allocation. You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group and Transmission, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery. You will work closely with procurement colleagues in the Back Office and manage IT Transmission renewals in a timely and efficient manner. Skills and Experience Broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. Good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of IT contract terms is desirable, but not essential. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Data analysis experience is essential. A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Strategic Procurement Officer - 12 Months - Hybrid 1-2x per week in office You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable). Reportable to the Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in processing of statement of work, Contract changes and low level purchases. You will manage the daily data and project governance on behalf of the IT Transmission procurement team. This will include the teams demand planners and workload allocation. You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group and Transmission, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery. You will work closely with procurement colleagues in the Back Office and manage IT Transmission renewals in a timely and efficient manner. Skills and Experience Broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. Good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of IT contract terms is desirable, but not essential. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Data analysis experience is essential. A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Strategic Procurement Officer - 6 Month Contract - Minimal office travel across UK You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable). Reportable to the Strategic Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies. You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery. You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities. Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process. Skills and Experience You will have a broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of standard form contracts NEC3 is desirable, but not essential. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it. A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. Desired: . IT procurement experience of at least 10 years . Proficient in contract knowledge and use of IT contracts including the authoring of terms. . Excellent Stakeholder management ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
10/05/2024
Project-based
Strategic Procurement Officer - 6 Month Contract - Minimal office travel across UK You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable). Reportable to the Strategic Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies. You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery. You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities. Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process. Skills and Experience You will have a broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of standard form contracts NEC3 is desirable, but not essential. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle E-business, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it. A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability. Desired: . IT procurement experience of at least 10 years . Proficient in contract knowledge and use of IT contracts including the authoring of terms. . Excellent Stakeholder management ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/05/2024
Full time
We are looking for a permanent SAP Manager (m/f/d) - Group Reporting for one of our clients in Switzerland. Start: June 2024 (Could be later) Location: Zürich + Occasional Travel Languages: English & German As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Tasks: * Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team. * Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. * Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels. * Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail. * Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required. * Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism. * Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart. * Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements. * Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust. * Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Requirements: * A degree (bachelor/master/diploma) preferred in business, IT, engineering or business information systems or digital discipline. Preferably focused and specialized on finance/controlling during your primarily and further education. * 5 years of experience in process consulting. * Design and implementation of SAP group consolidation solutions experience. * Focus on SAP S/4 HANA Group Reporting * Expert knowledge in group closing and financial consolidation topics. * Very good understanding of financial integration across finance and operations. * Experience setting up balance carry forward, currency translation, intercompany elimination, consolidation of investments and validation processes. * Fluent in English and German Nice to have: * Experience with other SAP consolidation solutions (SEM-BCS, EC-CS, BPC) * Other languages are a plus If you are interested, please apply with your latest CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Technology Focus Areas: Engineering Services/turn key product design/High tech Consulting/Digital Design & Solutions/Testing Services/Managed services Role Expectations: At least 5 to 15 years of overall experience in selling IT Services in Tier-1 or Tier-2 competitive organizations Strong knowledge of global delivery model (GDM) and methodologies Should be familiar with cross selling various service lines for customers Ability to present and interact at Cxo levels, and have consultative sales capability. Ability to work and collaborate across other teams in various service lines and anchor together for the account. Ability to manage multi-cultural teams and travel to different client locations - mostly within London/UK and sometimes across the world if needed for business discussions or conferences. Exposure to delivery, sales or pre-sales roles will be required Should have managed a multi-million USD account, across various GEOs. Strong Account Management - building and managing client relationships at the CxO level. Carry targets on revenue, bookings and OM. Get involved in resolving any people management issue within teams Facilitating Delivery team to present delivery successes in strong and positive way and growing the account Generating leads by interacting with the customers in various lines of business to expand our footprint. Presenting and publishing the proposals (proactive ones as well as responses to RFP/RFIs) Interacting with Procurement and Supplier relationship team from customer organization and maintain smoother flow of contracts, invoices and payments. Achievement of sales strategic objectives defined by company Coordinate's sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting Reporting directly to Group Client Partner
09/05/2024
Full time
Technology Focus Areas: Engineering Services/turn key product design/High tech Consulting/Digital Design & Solutions/Testing Services/Managed services Role Expectations: At least 5 to 15 years of overall experience in selling IT Services in Tier-1 or Tier-2 competitive organizations Strong knowledge of global delivery model (GDM) and methodologies Should be familiar with cross selling various service lines for customers Ability to present and interact at Cxo levels, and have consultative sales capability. Ability to work and collaborate across other teams in various service lines and anchor together for the account. Ability to manage multi-cultural teams and travel to different client locations - mostly within London/UK and sometimes across the world if needed for business discussions or conferences. Exposure to delivery, sales or pre-sales roles will be required Should have managed a multi-million USD account, across various GEOs. Strong Account Management - building and managing client relationships at the CxO level. Carry targets on revenue, bookings and OM. Get involved in resolving any people management issue within teams Facilitating Delivery team to present delivery successes in strong and positive way and growing the account Generating leads by interacting with the customers in various lines of business to expand our footprint. Presenting and publishing the proposals (proactive ones as well as responses to RFP/RFIs) Interacting with Procurement and Supplier relationship team from customer organization and maintain smoother flow of contracts, invoices and payments. Achievement of sales strategic objectives defined by company Coordinate's sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting Reporting directly to Group Client Partner
My client have a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their expanding Sleaford Lincolnshire based Painting division, please mention any decorating/painting quotation experience if you do have it! They are one of the UK's largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide. A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Utilising your commercial acumen and ability to build strong client relationships, you will manage the successful delivery of their painting contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst controlling costs and profit for the business. Please mention any local authority/council/housing association emphasis in your background Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme this year 10% Car Allowance of £6500 OR Company car option with a private mileage scheme. Both options include a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy and Sell options for your annual leave Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay They passionately believe that their success will be maintained if they continue to offer their employees a great place to work; providing you with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite therefore, you are fully involved from tendering and estimating through to final accounts, with the ability to have a real impact on our profitability and our commercial success. You need a full UK driving licence Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks Manage the pricing of tenders to maximise business wins and profitability Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives and sub-contractor management Build strong client relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed What will you bring as a Quantity Surveyor? You may be an experienced Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Surveyor, looking for you're the next chapter in your career The ability to demonstrate ownership of contracts, including estimating/tendering, cost control, CVR management through to final accounts. You will be analytical, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person' who relishes in communicating effectively with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues fostering a real working together' environment. Additional benefits include: Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and offering free financial and legal advice
09/05/2024
Full time
My client have a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their expanding Sleaford Lincolnshire based Painting division, please mention any decorating/painting quotation experience if you do have it! They are one of the UK's largest privately-owned property services companies with offices UK wide. A leader and pioneer in its field, they are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Utilising your commercial acumen and ability to build strong client relationships, you will manage the successful delivery of their painting contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction, whilst controlling costs and profit for the business. Please mention any local authority/council/housing association emphasis in your background Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme this year 10% Car Allowance of £6500 OR Company car option with a private mileage scheme. Both options include a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy and Sell options for your annual leave Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay They passionately believe that their success will be maintained if they continue to offer their employees a great place to work; providing you with the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite therefore, you are fully involved from tendering and estimating through to final accounts, with the ability to have a real impact on our profitability and our commercial success. You need a full UK driving licence Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any risks Manage the pricing of tenders to maximise business wins and profitability Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives and sub-contractor management Build strong client relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed What will you bring as a Quantity Surveyor? You may be an experienced Quantity Surveyor, or Assistant Surveyor, looking for you're the next chapter in your career The ability to demonstrate ownership of contracts, including estimating/tendering, cost control, CVR management through to final accounts. You will be analytical, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person' who relishes in communicating effectively with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues fostering a real working together' environment. Additional benefits include: Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and offering free financial and legal advice
Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London Harris Global are currently looking for a Head of Surveying & Estimating to join our Roofing client on a permanent basis. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the roofing and cladding industry, with a proven track record of surveying and estimating in the refurbishment sector. Further in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety to make sure a job is delivered to the Set Standards. This role will be mainly covering the Midlands, with sites also in Milton Keynes, Northampton and London. Responsibilities will include: Managing the surveying & estimating department Directly supervising Surveyors & Estimators Create and implement process in which Surveyors should follow when collating site information Drive standards of information obtained from surveys Have a clear technical understanding of the products and systems we specify and install Understand, and challenge where required, technical documents relating to design and scope. Attend site as and where required to ensure information and pricing is accurate Authorise and cross check submissions Make sure SC01 is always updated with latest information and lessons learnt Have a good relationship with supplier and subcontractors to allow accurate estimating Have a good understanding of MSP to make sure that these are issued with submissions Take part in Bid Team meetings to explain pricing, logistics etc to the National Team Take part in job handovers between Sales and Contracts Improve upon process in which information is passed from Sales to Contracts Attend site to provide drawings/take offs to enable orders to be placed Directly line manage Surveyors across all Service Centres Provide support and assistance to Surveyors in peak periods Attend onsite surveys as and when required Continual communication with Service Centre Managers & Sales Director Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London
09/05/2024
Full time
Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London Harris Global are currently looking for a Head of Surveying & Estimating to join our Roofing client on a permanent basis. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the roofing and cladding industry, with a proven track record of surveying and estimating in the refurbishment sector. Further in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety to make sure a job is delivered to the Set Standards. This role will be mainly covering the Midlands, with sites also in Milton Keynes, Northampton and London. Responsibilities will include: Managing the surveying & estimating department Directly supervising Surveyors & Estimators Create and implement process in which Surveyors should follow when collating site information Drive standards of information obtained from surveys Have a clear technical understanding of the products and systems we specify and install Understand, and challenge where required, technical documents relating to design and scope. Attend site as and where required to ensure information and pricing is accurate Authorise and cross check submissions Make sure SC01 is always updated with latest information and lessons learnt Have a good relationship with supplier and subcontractors to allow accurate estimating Have a good understanding of MSP to make sure that these are issued with submissions Take part in Bid Team meetings to explain pricing, logistics etc to the National Team Take part in job handovers between Sales and Contracts Improve upon process in which information is passed from Sales to Contracts Attend site to provide drawings/take offs to enable orders to be placed Directly line manage Surveyors across all Service Centres Provide support and assistance to Surveyors in peak periods Attend onsite surveys as and when required Continual communication with Service Centre Managers & Sales Director Head of Surveying & Estimating, Surveyor, Estimator, Roofing, Refurbishment, Industrial, Commercial, Midlands, London
Commercial Manager | Engineering Consultancy | Bristol | £60 - 70,000 (doe) Finitas are delighted to be partnering with an innovative engineering consultancy in their search for a Commercial Manager to join their team. This is a newly created role reporting into Commercial Director and you will be managing a team of 3 people. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be working with an array of clients across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology businesses. The ideal candidate will have several years commercial experience likely to have been gained in a defence or central government focussed businesses. You will be imparting your great knowledge and experience with junior members of the team, whilst supporting with their day to day management. You will also have a wide-ranging responsibility across reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of agreements including prime and subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements and back-to-back subcontracts. You will also be responsible for leading the commercial governance process for bids that fall within your remit. Please note that you will be required to work in their London office two days a week and there will be occasional travel to their client sites. Experience required: Must be degree educated - ideally Law. Previous people management or mentoring experience. Experience of contract law and demonstrable ability to draft and negotiate contract terms. Experience of negotiating contract terms with clients. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal & external parties including stakeholders. Knowledge of contractual documents including NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, sub- and prime contracts used in a consulting environment. Knowledge of industry and government contracts including but not limited to CCS, aerospace, defence and MOD. This is a brilliant opportunity offering unparalleled exposure to a wide range of clients across multiple industries - definitely NOT one to be missed! Please note you must be a UK resident - sponsorship is not offered. So, if you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, please get in touch with Raj .
08/05/2024
Full time
Commercial Manager | Engineering Consultancy | Bristol | £60 - 70,000 (doe) Finitas are delighted to be partnering with an innovative engineering consultancy in their search for a Commercial Manager to join their team. This is a newly created role reporting into Commercial Director and you will be managing a team of 3 people. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be working with an array of clients across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology businesses. The ideal candidate will have several years commercial experience likely to have been gained in a defence or central government focussed businesses. You will be imparting your great knowledge and experience with junior members of the team, whilst supporting with their day to day management. You will also have a wide-ranging responsibility across reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of agreements including prime and subcontracts, NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements and back-to-back subcontracts. You will also be responsible for leading the commercial governance process for bids that fall within your remit. Please note that you will be required to work in their London office two days a week and there will be occasional travel to their client sites. Experience required: Must be degree educated - ideally Law. Previous people management or mentoring experience. Experience of contract law and demonstrable ability to draft and negotiate contract terms. Experience of negotiating contract terms with clients. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal & external parties including stakeholders. Knowledge of contractual documents including NDAs, MOUs, teaming agreements, sub- and prime contracts used in a consulting environment. Knowledge of industry and government contracts including but not limited to CCS, aerospace, defence and MOD. This is a brilliant opportunity offering unparalleled exposure to a wide range of clients across multiple industries - definitely NOT one to be missed! Please note you must be a UK resident - sponsorship is not offered. So, if you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, please get in touch with Raj .
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.
25/04/2024
Full time
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.