ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Operations Director Didcot Paying up to £70,000 - £85,000 (DOE) ARM has partnered with an Energy client who is looking for an experienced Operations Director to join their ever-growing team. As the Operations Director, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of the leadership team and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company as well as formulating the company's strategic and operational objectives Responsibilities: * Help the company grow. Supervise expansion of our facilities, assets, team, and projects * Manage design and execution of building fit-outs as part of company expansion. * Recruit, train, and manage staff, including managing a small dynamic team that will report into you. * Managing budgets and forecasts, examining financial data, and use it to improve efficiency. * Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. * Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices. * Plan inventory and oversee purchase efficiency. * Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs. * Find ways to increase the quality of customer service. * Help the company to promote high morale and communicate operating policies, customer issues and safety measures * Help the organisation's processes to remain legally compliant. Experience required: * Previous operations experience with companies that are providing technical services or production as a service * Technical knowledge/background, ideally with a degree in engineering or science * A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organization * Experience managing and training teams. * Experience with data interpretation and financial planning. * Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills * Resourcefulness and flexibility to handle a range of tasks while collaborating as part of a team. * Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to manage a varied workload. * Data-informed decision-making skills. * Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude. Benefits * Salary of £70,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience * The opportunity to join the company share option scheme and benefit from the spoils as the company grows * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme * Private medical insurance * Flexible Monday to Friday working hours Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
25/04/2024
Full time
Operations Director Didcot Paying up to £70,000 - £85,000 (DOE) ARM has partnered with an Energy client who is looking for an experienced Operations Director to join their ever-growing team. As the Operations Director, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of the leadership team and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company as well as formulating the company's strategic and operational objectives Responsibilities: * Help the company grow. Supervise expansion of our facilities, assets, team, and projects * Manage design and execution of building fit-outs as part of company expansion. * Recruit, train, and manage staff, including managing a small dynamic team that will report into you. * Managing budgets and forecasts, examining financial data, and use it to improve efficiency. * Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. * Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices. * Plan inventory and oversee purchase efficiency. * Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs. * Find ways to increase the quality of customer service. * Help the company to promote high morale and communicate operating policies, customer issues and safety measures * Help the organisation's processes to remain legally compliant. Experience required: * Previous operations experience with companies that are providing technical services or production as a service * Technical knowledge/background, ideally with a degree in engineering or science * A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organization * Experience managing and training teams. * Experience with data interpretation and financial planning. * Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills * Resourcefulness and flexibility to handle a range of tasks while collaborating as part of a team. * Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to manage a varied workload. * Data-informed decision-making skills. * Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude. Benefits * Salary of £70,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience * The opportunity to join the company share option scheme and benefit from the spoils as the company grows * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme * Private medical insurance * Flexible Monday to Friday working hours Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
OVERVIEW We provide expert advice to Local, Regional and National Government, agencies, companies to help them understand and reduce GHG emissions and adapt to the impacts of unavoidable future climate change. We have a growing body of work relating to greenhouse gas emissions inventories/assessment, climate change risk assessment, Carbon reduction pathways following PAS 2080, UK/EU/UN climate change legislation and processes. Due to our growing and diversifying portfolio of work we are seeking to add an energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant to join our Air Quality & Climate Change team. Depending on experience, they will take a supporting to lead role in the delivery and management of climate change projects, helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role Our Air Quality & Climate Change Team is headed by an experienced Director and comprises several technical colleagues, including from across other Business Units. We are seeking a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant (grade subject to experience) to further strengthen the climate change capacity and expertise within the team. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our work in what is a fast moving, globally important and exciting topic area. As a valuable member of the team, you will have proven experience in consultancy (reflective of your proposed grade). Senior and Principal Consultants will contribute to the development of business area strategy, lead projects and bids and provide support to the development of more junior colleagues. The role will contribute to existing projects, familiar with PAS 2080, mainly upon delivery of Climate Change Chapters for EIA, Whole Life Carbon Assessments and production of Circular Economy Statements and help further develop our portfolio of climate change work. Your expertise, experience, network of contacts and interests will contribute significantly in setting our future strategic direction in this area. The duties: * Work with the Team's Director to provide project delivery of climate change assessments at a major project level * Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following fields: climate change mitigation analysis, whole life carbon assessment (building and/or infrastructure), circular economy, low carbon technologies and energy efficiency, climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas emissions inventories/analysis, carbon models/tools, * Produce technical report for clients, including writing, checking and review of deliverables. * Develop client relationships and undertake bidding work including preparing, contributing to and reviewing bids/tenders. * Communicate, liaise and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues. * Help grow and develop the wider team * Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. Candidates: Successful candidates will have (commensurate to professional grade): * A passion for the environment and delivering proven sustainability outcomes. * Educated to degree level in a relevant field with further degree or professional qualification advantageous. * Specialism in one or more key climate change fields, and/or experience in EIA consultancy for built environment and infrastructure. * Experience of managing and taking responsibility for delivering successful projects of different sizes. * Experience of preparing bids, including the development of methodology and presentations. * Strong networking capability and a well-developed network of contacts. * Confidence, excellent written and oral communication skills, energy and enthusiasm, and a creative approach to problem solving.
18/04/2024
Full time
OVERVIEW We provide expert advice to Local, Regional and National Government, agencies, companies to help them understand and reduce GHG emissions and adapt to the impacts of unavoidable future climate change. We have a growing body of work relating to greenhouse gas emissions inventories/assessment, climate change risk assessment, Carbon reduction pathways following PAS 2080, UK/EU/UN climate change legislation and processes. Due to our growing and diversifying portfolio of work we are seeking to add an energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant to join our Air Quality & Climate Change team. Depending on experience, they will take a supporting to lead role in the delivery and management of climate change projects, helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role Our Air Quality & Climate Change Team is headed by an experienced Director and comprises several technical colleagues, including from across other Business Units. We are seeking a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant (grade subject to experience) to further strengthen the climate change capacity and expertise within the team. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our work in what is a fast moving, globally important and exciting topic area. As a valuable member of the team, you will have proven experience in consultancy (reflective of your proposed grade). Senior and Principal Consultants will contribute to the development of business area strategy, lead projects and bids and provide support to the development of more junior colleagues. The role will contribute to existing projects, familiar with PAS 2080, mainly upon delivery of Climate Change Chapters for EIA, Whole Life Carbon Assessments and production of Circular Economy Statements and help further develop our portfolio of climate change work. Your expertise, experience, network of contacts and interests will contribute significantly in setting our future strategic direction in this area. The duties: * Work with the Team's Director to provide project delivery of climate change assessments at a major project level * Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following fields: climate change mitigation analysis, whole life carbon assessment (building and/or infrastructure), circular economy, low carbon technologies and energy efficiency, climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas emissions inventories/analysis, carbon models/tools, * Produce technical report for clients, including writing, checking and review of deliverables. * Develop client relationships and undertake bidding work including preparing, contributing to and reviewing bids/tenders. * Communicate, liaise and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues. * Help grow and develop the wider team * Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. Candidates: Successful candidates will have (commensurate to professional grade): * A passion for the environment and delivering proven sustainability outcomes. * Educated to degree level in a relevant field with further degree or professional qualification advantageous. * Specialism in one or more key climate change fields, and/or experience in EIA consultancy for built environment and infrastructure. * Experience of managing and taking responsibility for delivering successful projects of different sizes. * Experience of preparing bids, including the development of methodology and presentations. * Strong networking capability and a well-developed network of contacts. * Confidence, excellent written and oral communication skills, energy and enthusiasm, and a creative approach to problem solving.
Experience level: 20+ Years Mandatory skills: SAP S/4HANA with RISE, Presales experience and cloud solutions. Key Function: SAP Presales Solution Architect (RISE with SAP - Cloud) to assist client to achieve international growth objectives by: Supporting the sale of strategically important deals with Winning Solution and Thought Leadership Focus on crafting SAP S/4HANA Cloud Deployment Option - RISE with SAP Developing other solution team members Develop client into new industries, propositions, services, technologies. Key Objectives: Deliver sales revenue targets through individual - solo and team-based selling. To support qualification of initial leads and determine appropriate bid team. Own bid life cycle for smaller bids whilst contributing to larger bids. To lead/support complex and outside the norm customer bid opportunities and customer ITT responses - leading to the client to choose client as their preferred partner. Act as a quality assurance on proposals documents and presentations written by less experienced team members. To be part of the initial project delivery team in order to architect the solution design and de-risk the project. To build strong industry/partner relationships To develop own skill set to maintain thought leadership' status in customer's and peers' eyes. Mentor Solutions Managers/Managing Consultants to become Solution Architects Core Competencies: Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simple. SAP S/4HANA (IaaS & RISE) Rightsizing and Migration to Cloud Programmed DEV/SEC/OPS & Agile Delivery Advisor SAP Hardware & Software Architecture Trusted Advisor Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Transformation Projects SAP Innovator not follower Developing SAP RISE focused Value Proposition for Rightsizing/Archiving for S/4HANA & BW/4HANA. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and within client senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client or client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge at client. Role Competencies: Broad, credible knowledge of client integrated (multi-Line of Business) propositions, technologies, differentiation and track record. Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Work with account and commercial team to conceptualize and communicate winning propositions. Mobilize and motivate a bid team and project team. Lead/support the preparation and delivery of sales proposals and presentations. Can add value to and often own the strategy and tactics to win bids - develop/enhance client differentiators during a sales process. Entrepreneurial - can identify and develop opportunities within existing accounts. Oversee portfolio of bids - with the ability to successfully multi-task without over committing Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Program-me Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop client methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Educated to degree level or equivalent - expect 1st or 2:1. Extensive minimum experience in relevant technology (eg SAP) and/or business area - with 6 project life cycle S/4HANA - RISE with SAP Cloud experience - Solution & BOM Strong sales experience - of selling technology solutions; Delivering proposals as both stand alone or an integral part of wider consult-build-run propositions. Broad experience of Big Four' (or similar) consulting practices and methodologies In depth relevant technology or business solutions architect experience in FTSE 100/250 level companies Track history of leadership
18/04/2024
Full time
Experience level: 20+ Years Mandatory skills: SAP S/4HANA with RISE, Presales experience and cloud solutions. Key Function: SAP Presales Solution Architect (RISE with SAP - Cloud) to assist client to achieve international growth objectives by: Supporting the sale of strategically important deals with Winning Solution and Thought Leadership Focus on crafting SAP S/4HANA Cloud Deployment Option - RISE with SAP Developing other solution team members Develop client into new industries, propositions, services, technologies. Key Objectives: Deliver sales revenue targets through individual - solo and team-based selling. To support qualification of initial leads and determine appropriate bid team. Own bid life cycle for smaller bids whilst contributing to larger bids. To lead/support complex and outside the norm customer bid opportunities and customer ITT responses - leading to the client to choose client as their preferred partner. Act as a quality assurance on proposals documents and presentations written by less experienced team members. To be part of the initial project delivery team in order to architect the solution design and de-risk the project. To build strong industry/partner relationships To develop own skill set to maintain thought leadership' status in customer's and peers' eyes. Mentor Solutions Managers/Managing Consultants to become Solution Architects Core Competencies: Can conceptualize and communicate winning propositions - making complex ideas look simple. SAP S/4HANA (IaaS & RISE) Rightsizing and Migration to Cloud Programmed DEV/SEC/OPS & Agile Delivery Advisor SAP Hardware & Software Architecture Trusted Advisor Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Transformation Projects SAP Innovator not follower Developing SAP RISE focused Value Proposition for Rightsizing/Archiving for S/4HANA & BW/4HANA. Bright, ability to rapidly pick-up new technologies, propositions and business areas Outcome oriented - maximizing balance of effort vs benefit to achieve objectives. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to work under own initiative and under tight time pressures - planning, prioritizing and controlling own workload. Precise approach to project management and procedures Ability to assert own ideas to clients and within client senior management. Is able to give strong coaching and feedback where needed to client or client team members. Continuous improvement - Inquisitive - self teaching of relevant new business thinking and technology solutions. Proactively contributes to the body of knowledge at client. Role Competencies: Broad, credible knowledge of client integrated (multi-Line of Business) propositions, technologies, differentiation and track record. Detailed knowledge of business requirements and solutions in their focus area (Technology, Industry or LOB) Work with account and commercial team to conceptualize and communicate winning propositions. Mobilize and motivate a bid team and project team. Lead/support the preparation and delivery of sales proposals and presentations. Can add value to and often own the strategy and tactics to win bids - develop/enhance client differentiators during a sales process. Entrepreneurial - can identify and develop opportunities within existing accounts. Oversee portfolio of bids - with the ability to successfully multi-task without over committing Ability to organize and co-ordinate diverse groups in complex situations. Broad content experience across multiple lines of business Broad technical appreciation - including ALL key SAP functionality and technology; With ability to rapidly assess new technology solutions. Lead functional/technical architecture in complex SAP and non-SAP environments. Support the Program-me Director to develop phasing strategy, plans, benefits case, org structures, risks and issues. Manages design workshops on multiple area of expertise. Command the respect and confidence of other Solution Architects, Solution Directors and the Commercial Team Ability to develop client methods and tools and contribute to Solution Team strategy. Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Educated to degree level or equivalent - expect 1st or 2:1. Extensive minimum experience in relevant technology (eg SAP) and/or business area - with 6 project life cycle S/4HANA - RISE with SAP Cloud experience - Solution & BOM Strong sales experience - of selling technology solutions; Delivering proposals as both stand alone or an integral part of wider consult-build-run propositions. Broad experience of Big Four' (or similar) consulting practices and methodologies In depth relevant technology or business solutions architect experience in FTSE 100/250 level companies Track history of leadership
With a team comprising many recognised industry leaders, we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. We provide a bespoke professional service to clients so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best outcomes. We do this by leveraging our experience and breadth of skills alongside our insights, commitment, and ethical approach to everything we do. Overview Our work portfolio includes: Environment Management and Consents Support for HS2, Crossrail and Transport for London; iconic large scale property developments and urban regeneration schemes such as Barking Riverside and consents support for the construction delivery of HS2 Curzon St, Birmingham. We carry out a wide range of bespoke planning and environmental assessments - everything from air quality monitoring, Environmental Statement reviews, through to environment management and consents on large scale projects. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Principal Consultant/Associate Director to work within our Environmental Management and Consents team in Birmingham (or alternatively a London location could be considered), delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role The positions are for enthusiastic and motivated Principals/Associate Director who will be part of the Environmental Management and Consents team and work closely with the business unit lead. The ideal candidates will be comfortable in attending client's sites, travelling to them and conducting meetings with their staff as necessary. We are looking for Environment Management and Consents experience in delivery, delivering training to a range of audiences and ideally construction experience. All roles will work closely with our internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure and Property) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. We would expect the candidate to have specialist knowledge in one or more of the following: * Preparation and delivery of Environment Management Plans and Consent Management Plans and maintaining consents registers; * Preparation of material to support pre- submission discussions; * Liaison with Consenting Authorities; and Construction knowledge and background working through design and * construction sequencing; and Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. Principals will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery may be as project director, project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of environment management and consents. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. The Candidates We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 8+ years of relevant experience within the environment, planning and sustainability sectors; * Demonstrable experience of writing CoCPs * Ability to monitor and report on consents KPI data; * Ability to develop and provide consent related supporting materials such as consent briefings/handovers and consent plans; * an active network of contacts in Environmental Management and Consents sectors; and * have project management and people management experience.
18/04/2024
Full time
With a team comprising many recognised industry leaders, we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. We provide a bespoke professional service to clients so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best outcomes. We do this by leveraging our experience and breadth of skills alongside our insights, commitment, and ethical approach to everything we do. Overview Our work portfolio includes: Environment Management and Consents Support for HS2, Crossrail and Transport for London; iconic large scale property developments and urban regeneration schemes such as Barking Riverside and consents support for the construction delivery of HS2 Curzon St, Birmingham. We carry out a wide range of bespoke planning and environmental assessments - everything from air quality monitoring, Environmental Statement reviews, through to environment management and consents on large scale projects. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Principal Consultant/Associate Director to work within our Environmental Management and Consents team in Birmingham (or alternatively a London location could be considered), delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role The positions are for enthusiastic and motivated Principals/Associate Director who will be part of the Environmental Management and Consents team and work closely with the business unit lead. The ideal candidates will be comfortable in attending client's sites, travelling to them and conducting meetings with their staff as necessary. We are looking for Environment Management and Consents experience in delivery, delivering training to a range of audiences and ideally construction experience. All roles will work closely with our internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure and Property) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. We would expect the candidate to have specialist knowledge in one or more of the following: * Preparation and delivery of Environment Management Plans and Consent Management Plans and maintaining consents registers; * Preparation of material to support pre- submission discussions; * Liaison with Consenting Authorities; and Construction knowledge and background working through design and * construction sequencing; and Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. Principals will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery may be as project director, project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of environment management and consents. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. The Candidates We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 8+ years of relevant experience within the environment, planning and sustainability sectors; * Demonstrable experience of writing CoCPs * Ability to monitor and report on consents KPI data; * Ability to develop and provide consent related supporting materials such as consent briefings/handovers and consent plans; * an active network of contacts in Environmental Management and Consents sectors; and * have project management and people management experience.