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Xquisite Productions | Merstham, Surrey | Full-time \n \n About Xquisite Productions \n \n Xquisite Productions is a leading event production and creative brand experience company, delivering unforgettable live events, immersive experiences, product launches, exhibition stands, retail displays, and brand activations across the UK and beyond. \n From our 35,000 sq ft state-of-the-art premises in Surrey, we create bold, high-end environments and experiences with in-house design, technical expertise, and fabrication, enabling complete control over quality, schedule and delivery. \n We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team and help deliver world-class projects. \n \n The Role \n \n Our in-house Project Management team are experts in technical event production and act as the key link between our clients, creative team, and workshop. You’ll be the first point of contact and the “eyes and ears” on projects — ensuring everything stays on track from initial briefing through to completion. \n This is a role for someone who can combine structure, communication and production confidence — managing timelines, budgets and people while supporting outstanding creative delivery. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n\n • Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring smooth delivery and exceptional quality \n, • Act as primary client contact: communicate plans, provide regular updates, and manage expectations \n, • Build and manage project schedules, production plans and live/event delivery timelines\n, • Coordinate internal teams (design, workshop/fabrication, operations) and external suppliers/freelancers\n, • Manage budgets, purchase orders and cost tracking; ensure projects deliver on time and in budget\n, • Identify risks early, solve problems before they happen, and escalate when needed \n, • Support production build, transport, installation and on-site delivery for live events \n, • Keep documentation accurate: briefs, plans, approvals, running orders, post-project reporting\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n \n Essential \n\n • Proven experience in project management within events, experiential, production, creative, or agency environments\n, • Strong understanding of the production lifecycle — from planning and build through to installation and live days\n, • Confident managing budgets, suppliers, and multiple project schedules\n, • Excellent communication skills (client-facing and internal), with a calm, solution-focused mindset\n, • Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Technical event production knowledge (AV, staging, builds, logistics, live event management) \n, • Experience with immersive environments, exhibitions, roadshows, retail builds or product launches \n\n \n Why Join Xquisite \n \n\n • Work on high-impact events and experiences for major brands\n, • Be part of a team of strategists, creatives, and makers delivering ambitious work \n, • A collaborative environment with full in-house production, giving you control, clarity and quality \n, • A unique creative working environment at our Surrey HQ — “a brand experience in itself” \n\n \n Location \n \n Xquisite Productions is based at 1 Wells Place, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3LG, just 27 minutes from London Bridge and 10 minutes from the M25. \n \n How to Apply \n \n Send your CV and a short note on why you’re a great fit to: \n talent@xquisite.com

Events Chef (Amazing Social Enterprise Caterer) Immediate start, consistent Monday-Friday hours with additional overtime for evenings and weekends Monday-Friday + Evening & Weekend Events | Banstead and Central London locations £35,000-£40,000 + Paid Overtime + Benefits package Are you a creative and passionate Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef who thrives in high-end events and wants to make a genuine social impact through consistent, stable-hours work? We're partnering with an outstanding social enterprise caterer delivering exceptional events across London and the South-East. With a portfolio of prestigious contracts and a state-of-the-art production kitchen near Banstead, this is a unique opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose. This organisation is dedicated to training and mentoring individuals from challenging backgrounds - offering hands-on experience in a live events environment , not a classroom. Every service is real, fast-paced and client-facing, meaning standards must remain consistently outstanding while development happens behind the scenes. The Role As a Chef within the events team, you will: Lead the creation and execution of high-quality, visually stunning canapés for premium events Work across production and live event service, including evenings and weekends Inspire and guide a team of trainees, passing on knowledge and best practice Deliver exceptional food consistently, ensuring client expectations are exceeded Support with menu development, food prep systems, and event logistics Maintain excellent standards of food safety, organisation, and stock control About You This role could suit a strong Canapé Chef, Sous Chef or Pastry Chef with a flair for detail and presentation. You will have: Proven experience producing high-quality canapés or event catering food in a fast-paced kitchen A creative, detail-focused approach with a passion for presentation Confidence leading by example and supporting the development of others Experience or interest in training, mentoring, or coaching team members Strong organisation skills and the ability to deliver under pressure at events Salary & Benefits £35,000-£40,000 basic salary Paid overtime or TOIL for additional event hours Monday-Friday core working structure Opportunity to work on high-profile events across London & the South-East Career development within a growing, purpose-driven organisation Supportive, inclusive team environment Access to a fantastically equipped production kitchen near Banstead For more information, make an application via the Reed website or The Caterer, or speak to anyone on the London Reed Hospitality recruitment team. TPBN1_UKCT

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join our Volker Fitzpatrick Business, supporting on multiple projects. The Principal Ecologist is responsible for leading ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across VolkerFitzpatrick's construction and civil engineering projects. The role provides senior technical expertise, ensuring projects meet legislative, client, and environmental obligations, while driving best practice and biodiversity enhancement across the business. About you Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field. Full Membership of CIEEM (essential). Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects. Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, protected species licensing and planning requirements. Experienced in large-scale impact assessments and complex mitigation design. CSCS card (or ability to obtain). Full UK Driving Licence.Technical competencies expected of the role: Accomplished competency in UK Habs assessment. Accomplished competency in Biodiversity Net Gain. Accomplished competency in the production of PEA reports, PMWs, EcIAs and Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Statements (ES) and HRAs. Accomplished competency in design of mitigation measures. Has been named on a mitigation licence and has led the implementation of one or more mitigation licences. Accomplished competency in protected species identification and survey. Accomplished understanding of UK legislation relating to protected species and habitats and application in typical projects. Has an excellent knowledge of the UK legislation relating to protected species and habitats.If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all

Canapé Chef - Events Catering - South London - £36,000-£40,000 Canapé Chef | Events Catering | Fresh Food | Hospitality | London Venues | 39 Hours We're recruiting a talented Canapé Chef to join a busy events kitchen, delivering premium catering across some of London's most prestigious venues . This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a passion for canapés, bowl food and event catering , working alongside an experienced Head Chef while supporting a unique organisation that changes lives through hospitality training and education Salary & Benefits £36,000-£40,000 DOE 39-hour contract Paid overtime for evening events TOIL for weekend shifts 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Free meals on duty Chef uniform provided Non-slip shoes provided Ongoing training and development Long-term career opportunities Why You'll Love It Produce premium canapés and bowl food. Cater for prestigious events across London. Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Support events at iconic venues. Variety between kitchen production and live events. Be part of a team making a genuine social impact. The Role Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus. Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations. Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards. Maintain excellent food quality and presentation. Support menu development and new food ideas. Manage stock, ordering and food costs. Mentor and support trainee chefs. Maintain high food safety and compliance standards. Support events at venues across London when required. About You Experience as an Events Chef or Canapé Chef. Strong background in premium hospitality or events. Passion for fresh food and exceptional presentation. Able to manage multiple events and deadlines. Enjoy mentoring and developing others. Organised, hands-on and quality driven. Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com TPBN1_UKCT