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Technical Manager - Civil Engineer (Roads & Infrastructure) Location: Edinburgh Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Technical Manager - Edinburgh I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Technical Manager - Civil Engineer (Roads & Infrastructure) to join its Edinburgh team. This is a senior technical and leadership position, offering the opportunity to take a key role in the delivery of major roads, infrastructure and development projects, while helping shape the technical direction and continued growth of the Edinburgh team. The business operates across civil and structural engineering alongside geotechnical, environmental, transportation, planning, water and other specialist disciplines, providing a genuinely multidisciplinary environment and strong opportunities for collaboration. The Role You'll act as a senior technical authority within the Roads and Infrastructure team, overseeing design quality, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and supporting the successful delivery of projects. Lead, coordinate and review civil engineering design across highways, drainage, earthworks and wider infrastructure, ensuring technically robust and compliant solutions. Provide technical oversight on feasibility studies, assessments and detailed design, with strong knowledge of DMRB, MCHW and relevant UK standards. Coordinate inputs from geotechnical, environmental, structural, planning and transportation teams, working closely with Project Managers to ensure effective project delivery. Undertake technical audits, design checks and risk reviews while promoting best practice across engineering, modelling and documentation. Mentor and develop engineers within the team, helping to build technical capability and maintain a strong culture of professional development. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, contractors and statutory bodies, while contributing to bids, technical proposals and wider business development. Support the commercial management of the team, including project budgets, financial reporting, resource planning and development of the existing client base. What We're Looking For Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer status, ideally CEng/MICE or equivalent. Significant consultancy experience with strong technical responsibility across civil engineering projects. Experience delivering roads, infrastructure or development schemes, ideally within a multidisciplinary environment. Strong knowledge of DMRB, MCHW and UK design standards, alongside relevant statutory procedures and procurement processes. Proven experience in technical leadership, design checking and managing multidisciplinary project inputs. Strong commercial awareness, including experience with project budgets and financial reporting. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients and project teams. Full UK driving licence. Why Apply? Take a senior technical leadership position within an established Edinburgh team. Work on high-profile roads, infrastructure and development projects across the UK. Access to expertise across a broad multidisciplinary engineering practice. Opportunity to influence technical standards, project delivery and team development. Strong scope for business development and client relationship management. Competitive salary and flexible benefits package. 33 days' annual leave including public holidays, with annual leave purchase and buy-back options. Contributory pension, private healthcare and life insurance. Bonus schemes including loyalty and professional qualification awards. Interest-free travel loan. Partner-led environment with a strong focus on technical excellence, sustainability and long-term career development.If you're an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take a step into a technical management and leadership position, apply directly or contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed). Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Title: Associate Director / Director of Town Planning \n Location: Edinburgh, Scotland \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in Edinburgh \n Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist planning consultancy based in Edinburgh in their search for an Associate Director or Director to join their growing team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a senior leadership role within a respected consultancy delivering high-quality advice across a wide range of development sectors throughout Scotland and the UK. \n The Role \n The successful candidate will take a key leadership position within the planning team, managing projects from early-stage feasibility through to planning submission, negotiation, and determination. \n You will be responsible for: \n\n • Leading and overseeing complex planning applications and development projects\n, • Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation\n, • Providing strategic planning advice on development potential, policy context, and risk\n, • Managing and developing strong client relationships across public and private sectors\n, • Representing clients at meetings, consultations, and planning committees\n, • Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members\n, • Supporting business development activity including networking and proposal writing\n, • Contributing to the continued growth and success of the consultancy\n\n This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Edinburgh, offering flexibility between office and remote working. \n About You \n We are seeking a senior planning professional who can demonstrate: \n\n • MRTPI qualification with approximately 5+ years' experience or more\n, • Strong track record delivering complex planning projects across Scotland and the wider UK\n, • Excellent understanding of Scottish planning policy, legislation, and development management processes\n, • Commercial awareness, including experience in work-winning, networking, and client development\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality reports and presentations\n, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively\n, • Experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing junior colleagues\n, • Confident stakeholder engagement skills, including interaction with clients, local authorities, and consultees\n, • Proficiency with standard digital planning and consultancy tools\n, • Full, clean UK driving licence\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Senior leadership opportunity within a growing planning consultancy\n, • Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio\n, • Strong emphasis on professional development and career progression\n, • Collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements\n\n Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

Finance Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n \n THE ORGANISATION \n \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established professional services business during a period of growth and transformation. The organisation prides itself on delivering exceptional client service and is seeking an experienced finance professional to support its ongoing operational and strategic objectives. \n \n THE ROLE \n \n Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function while providing valuable commercial insight to support business decision-making. This is a hands-on position, managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting process improvements across the business. The role also includes responsibility for supervising and developing a junior member of the finance team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance function and oversee team priorities.\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts, including accounting adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Supervise, mentor and support a Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.\n, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain robust financial controls.\n, • Act as the internal expert for the organisation's practice management system and support users across the business.\n, • Provide financial analysis and business insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.\n, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and provide finance business partnering support.\n, • Oversee credit control activities and support cash flow management.\n, • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support year-end statutory reporting processes.\n, • Assist with change initiatives, process improvements and finance-related projects.\n\n \n THE IDEAL CANDIDATE \n \n\n • Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.\n, • Strong background in financial management, reporting and operational finance.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.\n, • Experience leading or supervising finance team members.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach.\n, • Experience working with accounting and practice management systems would be advantageous.\n, • Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.\n\n \n ON OFFER \n \n This initial six-month fixed-term contract offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and evolving business in a highly visible finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to key business initiatives. The position also offers the potential for a permanent opportunity beyond the initial contract term. \n \n\n • Competitive salary package up to £52,000 per annum\n, • 6 months contract to start with with the view to become permanent, plus bonus\n, • Hybrid working model.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.\n, • Exposure to business improvement and transformation projects.\n, • Potential for the role to become permanent.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n\n \n iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all criteria. We welcome applications from individuals with the potential to grow and develop within the position.

Product Manager - Near Edinburgh - Circa 80K plus Bonus \n Hybrid - 2/3 days in office per week plus international travel a few times per year \n Lorien's longstanding client based near Edinburgh, a leader in their industry with an award-winning product line making a huge difference around the globe, is looking for a Product Manager well versed in regulated settings and technical product delivery to join their team. The role focuses on the company's core, globally distributed product portfolio and this role will have an impact on a wide scale involving occasional travel (a few times per year) to contacts in the US, Asia and mainland Europe. \n This is a senior role responsible for owning the commercial outcome of regulated, complex products end-to-end: turning clinical and market insight into a roadmap, keeping delivery on track across several departments, and making sure nothing ships without the right regulatory signoffs. \n Role overview: \n Roadmap and requirements: \n\n • Shape the product roadmap in partnership with senior leadership, balancing company priorities against regional demand and commercial targets\n, • Turn clinical, customer and market signals into requirements documents that the business can actually build against, including the harder calls on what gets cut\n, • Keep plans current as scope, risk or new information shifts, rather than treating the roadmap as fixed once written\n\n Delivery and governance: \n\n • Pull together the right people from engineering, quality, operations, service and commercial functions for each release, and keep them aligned day to day\n, • Own the backlog and release-readiness process, applying the organisation's formal product commercialisation framework rather than working around it\n, • Spot risk early, whether it's technical-/regulatory-/security-/supply-related, and either fix it or get it in front of the right person fast\n\n Commercial and regulatory input: \n\n • Build and track budgets for your products, including cost-to-completion visibility, and prioritise spend accordingly\n, • Bring enough commercial fluency (margins, revenue mechanics, pricing levers) to hold your own in business-case discussions with Finance and Commercial\n, • Feed accurate input into regulatory and legal paperwork, such as change-impact assessments and labelling, working closely with RA/QA rather than owning that expertise yourself\n\n Stakeholders and continuous improvement: \n\n • Be the clear voice on what's happening, why, and when, for both internal teams and external stakeholders\n, • Translate customer conversations into product positioning and a case for why your solution wins against alternatives\n, • Use field feedback and real-world usage data to keep pushing usability and satisfaction forward, even after launch\n, • Run meetings that end with clear owners, decisions and next steps rather than open threads\n\n What we're looking for: \n\n • A degree in a technical or business subject, or equivalent track record (and a product or project management qualification would be preferable but not necessary)\n, • A track record of hands-on technical product management and delivery, including oversight across the entire product lifecycle including concept stages and vision, performance, workflow, end user consideration, and more\n, • Good relationship management skills with stakeholders and ideally other contacts such as distributors, etc.\n, • Comfortable prioritising when the pressure is on, and confident presenting to both internal leadership and external partners/customers\n, • Able to ask sharp, technically credible questions rather than taking specs at face value and comfort speaking with technical teams with credibility gained through previous work\n, • A natural, relatable collaborator who can get buy-in from people who don't report to you, from senior management down\n, • Strong written and spoken communication, and the resilience to keep plans on track when priorities shift\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • Generous annual bonus and salary reviews, hybrid working and flexible start/finish times, comprehensive benefits package, and more\n, • Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology and products with global reach, involving some travel to the tune of a few times per year to sites in the US, Asia and mainland Europe\n, • Collaborative environment with highly skilled Engineers and other technical specialists\n, • Professional and technical development opportunities within a growing and successful organisation\n\n If you're passionate about applying your product management skills to solve new challenges and want to join an organisation at the forefront of innovation, we'd love to hear from you. In return, our client offers their employees ample opportunities to flourish professionally, give back to the community in a very direct and rewarding way, and enjoy a range of different benefits with people at the centre, such as flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a generous bonus, annual salary reviews, and more. \n Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Management Accountant - Part Qualified \n Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent | £45k - £50k \n We are currently working with a growing and well-established privately owned business in Edinburgh that is looking to add a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to its finance team. \n This is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain broader exposure across management accounts, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance. \n You'll work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and have genuine ownership of your responsibilities, alongside the opportunity to support and develop a more junior member of the team. The role\n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules across multiple entities.\n, • Taking ownership of the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments, journals and depreciation.\n, • Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Supporting cash-flow forecasting, budgeting and financial forecasting.\n, • Analysing actual performance against budget and providing clear variance analysis and commentary.\n, • Supporting VAT returns, statutory accounts and audit requirements.\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and commercial insight.\n, • Reviewing and supporting the work of an Assistant Accountant, helping to maintain strong financial controls.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation across the finance function.\n, • Supporting wider finance projects, financial analysis and ad-hoc commercial reporting.\nAbout you\n We're looking for someone who is Part-Qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA and is ready to progress into a broader Management Accountant position. \n Ideally, you will have: \n\n • 2-4+ years' relevant finance experience, with strong management accounting exposure.\n, • Experience preparing management accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Good understanding of month-end, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.\n, • Good understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.\n, • Strong communication skills and confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach, with an interest in process improvement and automation.\n, • Ideally, some experience supporting or reviewing more junior members of a finance team.\nWhy consider it?\n\n, • Part-qualified Management Accountant opportunity\n, • Edinburgh-based with hybrid working\n, • Opportunity to take genuine ownership of your work\n, • Exposure to a broad range of management accounting and commercial finance\n, • Supportive senior finance team\n, • Opportunity to develop your leadership and review responsibilities\n, • Strong scope for career progression\n, • Part of a growing, privately owned organisation\n\n If you're a Part-Qualified Accountant looking to move into a more rounded Management Accountant position, this could be an excellent next step. \n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

\n \n \n At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. \n So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! \n More about your role \n As a Technical Manager, you'll play a key role within our Regional Technical Team, reporting to the Senior Technical Manager. You'll be responsible for coordinating technical design information and managing the performance of external consultants, ensuring the accuracy and quality of strategies, specifications, and technical documentation across a range of residential developments. \n You'll lead the technical approvals process, including Building Control, planning conditions, statutory approvals, warranties and utility agreements. You'll also oversee road and sewer adoptions, easements and other legal and technical agreements required to support project delivery. \n Working across multiple live schemes, you'll be involved throughout the full development lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion and handover. Collaboration is central to the role, and you'll work closely with colleagues across Commercial, Construction and Sales to ensure high-quality technical information supports the successful delivery of every project. \n \n Essential Criteria \n \n • Previous experience as a Technical Manager, Design Manager or similar technical role within housebuilding or residential development\n, • Background in Engineering, Architecture or a related technical discipline\n, • Experience delivering multi-tenure residential developments, including affordable housing, PRS and open market sale\n, • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, planning processes, technical approvals and CDM requirements\n, • Full, clean UK driving licence\n \n More about you \n You'll have a strong technical background within housebuilding and experience managing the design and technical delivery of residential developments. We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked on multi-tenure schemes and can demonstrate successful coordination of technical information through all stages of the development process. \n You'll have a solid understanding of different construction methods, current legislation and approval processes, alongside experience managing consultants and technical stakeholders. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, as is a genuine passion for delivering high-quality homes and creating thriving communities. Experience working on larger or more complex residential developments would be advantageous. \n Benefits \n We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. \n We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: \n \n • Competitive salary with regular annual review \n • Pension with matched contributions up to 7% \n • Bonus scheme \n • 36 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days \n • Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year \n • Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs \n • Private GP and health support services available \n • Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts \n • Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products \n • Ongoing training and development opportunities \n • Access to professional qualifications and career progression \n • Internal development programmes and learning support \n • Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards \n • Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement \n • Free membership to Places Gyms\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's next? \n If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. 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About us \n Strathberry is one of the most exciting contemporary luxury brands to emerge from the UK in the past decade. Founded in Edinburgh and handcrafted by skilled artisans in the renowned leather workshops of Spain, the brand is defined by its minimalist design language, refined craftsmanship and its signature bar hardware. Loved by global tastemakers, celebrities and royalty, Strathberry has cultivated a fast-growing international community drawn to modern elegance, timeless design and exceptional quality. \n \n Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong pace of growth, the brand has built a significant direct-to-consumer business and is stocked in leading global retailers including Selfridges, Liberty, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. The retail footprint continues to expand with flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, supported by a new in-house atelier that brings craft, sampling and repair together in one creative space. This investment in infrastructure, talent and product innovation positions Strathberry for its next chapter of global scale. \n \n Joining Strathberry means becoming part of a dynamic, ambitious and design-led business at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This is an opportunity to contribute to a brand with a clear identity, strong momentum and a bold ambition to reimagine contemporary luxury on an international stage. \n \n The Role \n Reporting to the Brand Director, Strathberry is looking for an Editorial Manager to define, develop and embed the brand’s voice across all touchpoints. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping how the brand communicates, ensuring a consistent, elevated and emotionally resonant narrative across campaigns, product, and channels. \n \n You will own the end-to-end development of brand storytelling, from defining seasonal narratives and key messages, through to writing and overseeing all copy output. You will also lead the creation of repeatable content franchises that extend the brand world beyond campaigns and build deeper engagement with our audience. \n \n Sitting at the intersection of Brand, Marketing and E-commerce, this role connects creative intent with commercial output, ensuring a clear and consistent narrative across every touchpoint. As the brand grows, there is significant scope to evolve this role into a broader editorial function. \n \n Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh or London. We are currently operating a hybrid working approach with a minimum of 3 fixed days required each week working from our beautiful Edinburgh or London offices. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Brand Voice & Copywriting \n\n • Own and define Strathberry’s tone of voice across all channels, ensuring clarity, consistency and distinctiveness\n, • Own all core brand and customer-facing copy across every touchpoint, from campaign and product through to site pages, editorial features and brand communications\n, • Write and oversee all brand copy, setting the standard for clarity, consistency and distinctiveness across the business, including: Campaign messaging and narratives; Homepage and site content; Product descriptions (PDP); Editorial features and blog content; Email copy; Social (organic and paid); Press releases, lookbooks and wholesale materials\n, • Act as the final editorial sign-off for all written output across the business\n, • Evolve and maintain tone of voice guidelines, ensuring they remain aligned with the brand’s positioning and direction\n, • Define and evolve tone of voice principles across all customer interactions, including clienteling and customer service communication\n, • Act as the central authority on all brand messaging, ensuring consistency and quality across every customer touchpoint\n\n Narrative & Content Strategy \n\n • Shape and translate seasonal campaigns and product launches into clear, compelling narrative frameworks\n, • Define key messages and storytelling hierarchy across all channels\n, • Ensure alignment between Brand, Marketing and E-commerce, so all content reflects a cohesive point of view\n, • Work closely with the Brand Director and Senior Global Marketing Manager to embed storytelling within the wider brand and commercial strategy\n\n Content Franchises & Editorial \n\n • Define, develop and lead a series of repeatable content franchises that build long-term brand equity across site, social, email and paid channels\n, • Own these franchises end-to-end, from ideation and format development through to execution and rollout\n, • Build a scalable editorial approach that extends the brand world beyond campaign moments\n, • Lead the development of site features and editorial content that engage, inspire and drive commercial impact\n\n Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration \n\n • Play a key role in monthly and seasonal planning, proactively shaping content direction and messaging across channels\n, • Work closely with: Brand (creative direction and narrative), Marketing (channel strategy and campaign rollout); E-commerce (homepage, PDP and trading moments); Design and Merchandising (lead product naming and launch messaging)\n, • Brief internal teams and external collaborators on content direction and copy requirements\n\n Editorial Network & Partnerships \n\n • Build and manage a network of external writers, journalists and contributors\n, • Commission and edit external content where appropriate to elevate output and bring new perspectives\n, • Act as the editorial lead on selected partnerships and special projects, ensuring a consistent and high-quality narrative\n\n Execution & Governance \n\n • Define and own weekly homepage and newsletter messaging, shaping the narrative and product focus in line with trading priorities and brand storytelling\n, • Lead the development of a features strategy that drives engagement and repeat visitation\n, • Partner with the Creative Production Coordinator to: Source and align relevant imagery for content; Brief supporting still life or asset needs where required\n, • Own proofing and approval of all copy prior to go-live or send\n\n Content Performance & Optimisation \n\n • Work with Digital, Marketing and E-commerce teams to understand content performance\n, • Apply insights to refine messaging, formats and storytelling approaches\n, • Ensure content balances editorial quality with commercial effectiveness\n, • Partner with Digital teams to ensure content is optimised for search, applying SEO and keyword insights without compromising brand voice\n\n \n About you \n\n • 5+ years’ experience as a writer, editor or journalist, ideally within fashion, luxury or lifestyle\n, • An exceptional writer with a strong editorial voice and meticulous attention to detail\n, • Deep understanding of brand storytelling within a luxury context\n, • Able to think strategically as well as execute to a high standard\n, • Experienced in developing content that works across multiple channels, from editorial to commercial\n, • Strong understanding of digital content best practice, including SEO\n, • Highly collaborative, with experience working cross-functionally across creative, marketing and commercial teams\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities\n, • Well-connected within a network of writers and creative contributors\n\n \n What we offer \n\n • The opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth for a distinctive luxury brand.\n, • A creative, entrepreneurial, and supportive working environment.\n, • Competitive salary with performance related incentives.\n, • Significant visibility and influence within a fast-scaling international business.\n, • Clear pathways for personal and professional growth.\n\n \n Interested? \n To apply please submit your CV and combined covering letter, outlining your relevant skills and experience and interest in this position by Friday 21st August 2026. Please note that CVs submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

Product Manager - Near Edinburgh - Circa 80K plus Bonus \n Hybrid – 2/3 days in office per week plus international travel a few times per year \n \n Lorien’s longstanding client based near Edinburgh, a leader in their industry with an award-winning product line making a huge difference around the globe, is looking for a Product Manager well versed in regulated settings and technical product delivery to join their team. The role focuses on the company's core, globally distributed product portfolio and this role will have an impact on a wide scale involving occasional travel (a few times per year) to contacts in the US, Asia and mainland Europe. \n \n This is a senior role responsible for owning the commercial outcome of regulated, complex products end-to-end: turning clinical and market insight into a roadmap, keeping delivery on track across several departments, and making sure nothing ships without the right regulatory signoffs. \n \n Role overview: \n \n Roadmap and requirements: \n\n • Shape the product roadmap in partnership with senior leadership, balancing company priorities against regional demand and commercial targets\n, • Turn clinical, customer and market signals into requirements documents that the business can actually build against, including the harder calls on what gets cut\n, • Keep plans current as scope, risk or new information shifts, rather than treating the roadmap as fixed once written\n\n Delivery and governance: \n\n • Pull together the right people from engineering, quality, operations, service and commercial functions for each release, and keep them aligned day to day\n, • Own the backlog and release-readiness process, applying the organisation's formal product commercialisation framework rather than working around it\n, • Spot risk early, whether it's technical-/regulatory-/security-/supply-related, and either fix it or get it in front of the right person fast\n\n Commercial and regulatory input: \n\n • Build and track budgets for your products, including cost-to-completion visibility, and prioritise spend accordingly\n, • Bring enough commercial fluency (margins, revenue mechanics, pricing levers) to hold your own in business-case discussions with Finance and Commercial\n, • Feed accurate input into regulatory and legal paperwork, such as change-impact assessments and labelling, working closely with RA/QA rather than owning that expertise yourself\n\n Stakeholders and continuous improvement: \n\n • Be the clear voice on what's happening, why, and when, for both internal teams and external stakeholders\n, • Translate customer conversations into product positioning and a case for why your solution wins against alternatives\n, • Use field feedback and real-world usage data to keep pushing usability and satisfaction forward, even after launch\n, • Run meetings that end with clear owners, decisions and next steps rather than open threads\n\n \n What we're looking for: \n\n • A degree in a technical or business subject, or equivalent track record (and a product or project management qualification would be preferable but not necessary)\n, • A track record of hands-on technical product management and delivery, including oversight across the entire product lifecycle including concept stages and vision, performance, workflow, end user consideration, and more\n, • Good relationship management skills with stakeholders and ideally other contacts such as distributors, etc.\n, • Comfortable prioritising when the pressure is on, and confident presenting to both internal leadership and external partners/customers\n, • Able to ask sharp, technically credible questions rather than taking specs at face value and comfort speaking with technical teams with credibility gained through previous work\n, • A natural, relatable collaborator who can get buy-in from people who don't report to you, from senior management down\n, • Strong written and spoken communication, and the resilience to keep plans on track when priorities shift\n\n \n What's on offer: \n\n • Generous annual bonus and salary reviews, hybrid working and flexible start/finish times, comprehensive benefits package, and more\n, • Opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology and products with global reach, involving some travel to the tune of a few times per year to sites in the US, Asia and mainland Europe\n, • Collaborative environment with highly skilled Engineers and other technical specialists\n, • Professional and technical development opportunities within a growing and successful organisation\n\n \n If you're passionate about applying your product management skills to solve new challenges and want to join an organisation at the forefront of innovation, we'd love to hear from you. In return, our client offers their employees ample opportunities to flourish professionally, give back to the community in a very direct and rewarding way, and enjoy a range of different benefits with people at the centre, such as flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a generous bonus, annual salary reviews, and more.

Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer \n Glasgow or Edinburgh \n \n About us \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer to play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable electrical engineering solutions across multiple projects in the built environment. \n \n You will join our Electrical team based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, offering the opportunity to work with both offices and contribute to projects across Scotland and the wider UK. \n \n It’s an exciting time to join our Scotland team. Our Glasgow office—established in 2016 to provide a local presence for projects—has grown into a hub of sector expertise and knowledge that supports work across the UK. \n \n The opening of our Edinburgh office reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with clients on the East Coast by providing a local base for those projects. This role can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, \n \n We are a recognised leader in the built environment, shaping some of the most ambitious and technically demanding projects across the residential, hospitality, leisure, commercial, and complex engineering sectors. \n \n Our work spans cutting-edge healthcare and research facilities, a broad range of education projects—from primary and secondary schools to further and higher education campuses—high-performance data centres, critical infrastructure and state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology environments. These projects push boundaries and deliver real‑world impact. \n \n Driven by a commitment to excellence, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and practical delivery to create solutions that are not only robust and reliable, but forward-thinking and sustainable. Our teams work at the forefront of the industry, collaborating with leading clients across the public and private sectors, both locally and internationally. \n \n Working alongside a range of specialist engineers and consultants, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do, and offer a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n You will own project deliverables, manage elements of the internal delivery team, and liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, clients and contractors to ensure holistic, compliant and commercially aware solutions. You will typically lead defined elements and smaller projects (Engineer) or take full lead responsibility for larger schemes and broader client engagement (Senior Engineer). You will be helping to develop junior staff and foster relationships that support future business growth. \n \n In this key and varied role, you can expect to: \n • Take briefs and deliver electrical design work from inception through to completion. \n • Produce electrical calculations, drawings and technical documentation that comply with relevant regulations, design guides and client standards. \n • Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy across deliverables. \n • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (MEP and our specialist groups) and third‑party consultants. \n • Review and comment on technical information provided by contractors and sub‑contractors; check site installations against the design intent. \n • Attend and report at design team meetings, client meetings and project meetings. \n • Witness selected testing and commissioning activities and support handover documentation. \n • Manage own workload to meet programme deliverables and report progress to your line manager. \n • Contribute to the professional development of junior colleagues. \n \n Additional responsibilities for Senior Engineer: \n • Develop briefs and take responsibility for delivering a small project or the electrical discipline on a significant/complex scheme. \n • Exercise considerable autonomy and take ownership for technical decisions and project delivery within cost constraints. \n • Delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others; mentor and motivate colleagues across project teams. \n • Play an active role in commercial aspects (scope, risk, cost control) and ensure outputs meet project and budgetary requirements. \n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n • Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services Engineering; industry membership preferred. \n • Working towards or holding IEng/CEng. \n • Strong technical competence in LV distribution, lighting, earthing/protection and emergency/standby systems; able to produce calculations and drawings. \n • Proficient with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, OM Electrical) and MS Office. \n • Able to work independently: deliver an element of a project (Engineer) or lead discipline/small projects and larger schemes (Senior). \n • Effective communicator with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients/contractors. \n • Experience of site checking, witnessing testing/commissioning and reviewing contractor submissions. \n • Demonstrable commitment to meeting programmes and quality standards; commercially aware. \n • Supportive team player who mentors junior staff and pursues continuous professional development (Senior expected to supervise; Engineer to support). \n \n How to apply \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. We aim to provide feedback at each stage of the process. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. \n

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world’s most exciting construction projects across a variety of sectors, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. \n \n Due to continued growth across our Scottish business, we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Edinburgh office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of our Project Management team, delivering high-profile developments across Scotland while helping shape the future growth of the business. \n \n Working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will lead the successful delivery of projects across the hospitality, residential, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and workplace sectors for a range of national and international clients. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, providing strategic advice to clients, leading consultant teams and ensuring successful commercial, programme and quality outcomes. \n \n This role would suit an experienced consultancy Project Manager who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading complex projects and contributing to the growth of a dynamic and ambitious regional business. \n \n Essential Duties & Responsibilities: \n\n • Use of the full range of Project Management Process.\n, • Proactive day to day responsibility for small-medium sized projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision and supporting larger projects and programmes of work.\n, • Strengthen our service delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.\n, • Prepare and evaluating tenders, contractor/consultant selection and contract documentation.\n, • Support risk and value management, including facilitation of workshops and project risk registers.\n, • Contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting and chairing project meetings.\n, • Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.\n, • Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.\n, • Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.\n, • Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.\n, • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.\n, • Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.\n, • Support Senior PM team as required.\n, • Beginning to provide advice on procurement and contracts.\n, • Responsibility for, and must be committed to promoting, protecting, developing and enabling the business and your colleagues, within the parameter of your job role\n, • Support bid and tender preparation and business development.\n, • Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service level.\n, • Starting to provide leadership to the staff, where required. Resolve conflicts of priorities and personalities relating to work with the appropriate Director or Associate.\n, • Starting to mentor and coach team members, ensuring that staff and new starters are developed to support the successful growth of the business and development of their career.\n, • Developing and managing the Project Programmes and obtaining the buy-in of all stakeholders.\n\n \n Knowledge & Skills Required: \n\n • Deliver results in a client facing role including:\n, • Respond confidently to a client request; as well as understanding when to escalate client issues to senior members of the team.\n, • Provide innovative solutions to improve project delivery.\n, • Ability to show resilience and resourcefulness in the face of highly complex challenges.\n, • Commitment to outperforming client expectations.\n, • Deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment, subject to change.\n, • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.\n, • Starting to lead a team.\n, • Negotiate, influence and deliver results in a client facing role.\n, • Starting to manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Director.\n, • Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing requirements and routines\n, • Show strong leadership skills and demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage teams including the supply chain\n, • Starting to prioritise and self-manage with ability to work in a high-pressure environment.\n\n \n Preferred Education and Experience: \n\n • Ideally degree qualified (industry or non-industry)\n, • MAPM / MRICS other equivalent qualification or experience.\n, • Supporting Project Management Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / Certified Project Manager / MSP / Risk Management.\n, • 5+ years’ experience (at least 3 years post qualification).\n, • Strong experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC\n, • Strong technical project management skills and provide leadership to others on PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Planning/programming, Change control, Reporting, Stakeholder management and Communications, Value Management.\n, • Good experience of delivering multiple or complex projects and programmes of work through the entire project life cycle.\n, • Sound understanding of HS&E legislation including some formal training/qualifications.\n, • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.\n, • Developing interpersonal and team building skills. Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff.\n, • Monitoring developments in project and programme management field - new processes / alternative training/ new areas of work - examples such as BIM, Soft Landings and agile project management.\n, • Some experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects.\n\n

\n Private Client Tax Senior Manager \n Edinburgh \n \n A leading independent accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join its Edinburgh office. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced tax specialist to manage a high-value portfolio of private clients, lead a talented team, and play a key role in the continued growth of a respected and ambitious practice. \n Working closely with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurial families, the successful candidate will deliver bespoke tax advice across income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax, trusts, and international issues. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n • Oversee a varied portfolio of complex private client tax matters, including UK and international tax planning, trusts, and estate planning.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for high-value clients, developing long-term relationships based on technical expertise and proactive service.\n, • Lead a high-performing team of tax professionals, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support.\n, • Collaborate with partners and senior leadership to shape the firm’s private client strategy and support growth through client development and networking.\n, • Identify tax planning opportunities and work on specialist assignments such as residence and domicile issues, succession planning, and family wealth structuring.\n, • Ensure compliance standards are met and that the team maintains up-to-date knowledge of UK tax legislation and HMRC practices.\n \n \n Candidate Profile \n The ideal candidate will: \n \n • Be CTA and/or ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in private client tax.\n, • Have a proven track record of managing complex tax matters for HNWIs, business owners, and family trusts.\n, • Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a relationship-led approach.\n, • Be confident leading a team and supporting junior colleagues with their development.\n, • Possess strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to clients.\n, • Be ambitious, collaborative, and motivated to help drive the continued success of the private client offering in Edinburgh.\n \n \n What the Firm Offers \n \n • A senior leadership position with real influence and autonomy.\n, • A supportive, inclusive culture that recognises individual contribution.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Access to a high-quality and diverse client base.\n, • A competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus potential.\n, • Clear career progression and the opportunity to become a key figure in the firm’s strategic growth plans.\n \n \n This role is ideal for a seasoned private client tax professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to step into a visible, client-facing leadership role in one of Scotland’s most vibrant financial centres. \n \n iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers, and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individuals’ protected characteristics. \n If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but you don’t think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from black and minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth. \n \n

Your new companyHays Construction are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded specialist contractor to recruit a Contracts Manager on a permanent basis. Based in East Lothian, our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors throughout Scotland. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and support the ongoing success of the business.Your new roleAs Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with Site Managers, commercial teams and senior leadership, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities will include:Managing several live projects across Scotland.Providing leadership and support to site-based teams.Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.Monitoring project performance, budgets and programme delivery.Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards.Supporting tendering, planning and pre-construction activities where required.Identifying and mitigating project risks whilst driving operational excellence.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record operating as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager within the construction sector. You will possess strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously. You will also have:Previous experience delivering construction projects within a main contracting or specialist contracting environment.Excellent communication and client-facing skills.A strong understanding of project planning, programming and commercial awareness.Comprehensive knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practice.The ability to lead, motivate and develop project teams.A valid UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will join a successful and growing business with a strong reputation in the Scottish construction market. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects and play a key role in the future growth of the organisation. Benefits include:Competitive salary.Company vehicle or car allowance.Pension scheme.Private healthcare package.Generous holiday entitlement.Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

\n Interim FP&A Manager \n \n Location: Edinburgh / Central Scotland \n Salary: £58,000 - £69,000 \n Hybrid \n \n Rutherford Cross is currently supporting a well known Scottish organisation looking to appoint a Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting Manager on a 13 month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic planning, commercial insight and stakeholder engagement in a role with significant organisational impact. \n \n The Opportunity: \n You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, performance reporting and financial analysis, enabling stakeholders to understand key trends, risks and opportunities. The role also involves partnering with operational and non-financial teams, improving processes and driving continuous improvement across financial planning and reporting activities. \n \n Key Requirements: \n Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) \n Strong experience within FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting \n Ability to develop financial models and provide commercially focused analysis \n Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation \n Strong communication and influencing skills \n Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement \n Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines \n Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail \n \n \n For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross \n

\n Your new company \n You'll be joining a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and client-centric delivery. With an established presence across the UK, the business is known for supporting a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to large corporates and international groups. Their Edinburgh office continues to grow, offering you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where expertise is valued, progression is encouraged, and people are genuinely supported to reach their potential. Your new role \n As a Senior Corporate Tax Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing a portfolio of corporate clients, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services. You will manage complex tax affairs, work closely with partners and senior stakeholders, and contribute to business development initiatives. This is a client-facing role where you will build strong relationships, identify opportunities for added value, and support junior team members through mentorship and technical guidance. You will be trusted to deliver insightful, commercially focused advice while ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice. What you'll need to succeed \n To succeed in this role, you'll be a qualified tax professional (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in corporate tax gained within practice. You will have a strong technical grounding paired with a commercial mindset and the confidence to advise a wide range of clients. Experience of managing teams, reviewing work, and developing junior colleagues will be essential. You'll also bring excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a genuine interest in building long-term client relationships. What you'll get in return \n In return, you will benefit from a supportive and progressive working environment that offers genuine career development opportunities. You'll have access to a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options to support work-life balance. The firm is committed to continuous learning and professional growth, giving you the tools and exposure needed to progress your career. You'll also be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions are recognised, and your voice is heard. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk \n

\n Hays Edinburgh - Finance Division \n Senior Consultant/ Manager \n About Hays \n At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless. \n The Opportunity \n Are you an ambitious team focused Senior Consultant or Manager looking for an opportunity to develop a long-term career in a business that is going places? If the answer to this is yes, then there really is no better place to create the career you want than here at Hays. \n As an experienced hire , you will get the opportunity to shape your business focusing on the Finance market . You'll benefit from industry-renowned training and the tools and technological support to make that hard-hitting impact. But you won't be alone either - with the support of a global network of talented colleagues supporting you to create the career that's right for you. \n What can I expect day to day? \n As a Business Manager, you are a senior fee earner with accountability for the performance and growth of a significant customer portfolio within your specialist market. You deliver material business impact through advanced business development, complex deal execution and the ownership of high value, long‑term customer relationships. \n You operate with a high degree of autonomy, making confident commercial decisions. You act as a trusted partner to senior customers, role model Hays' Valued Behaviours and set the commercial tone through your results, professionalism and collaborative approach, supporting colleagues through shared expertise, advice and example rather than formal line management. \n What you'll need to succeed \n \n • Proven track record of billing success within a 360 recruitment position\n, • Passion to succeed and be part of a fast-paced inclusive environment\n, • People focused with a sales-driven mentality\n, • Relationship focused with the confidence to build strong networks\n, • Collaborative in spirit with a growth mindset to develop a long-lasting career\n, • Knowledge of the Finance market would be ideal but not essential\n \n What you will get in return \n \n • Culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your earning potential\n, • \n Hybrid working - 3 days in the office with your team, 2 WFH \n • Best technology in the industry and a renowned training programme to support success and drive rapid career progression and ongoing development\n, • Flexible hybrid working patterns\n, • Opportunity to take your career globally\n, • Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally\n, • Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits\n, • Referral bonus scheme\n, • Community of internal support networks.\n, • Paid volunteering days for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative.\n \n Life at Hays presents the opportunity for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you're thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, whatever your background, let's work together to create it! \n At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture of opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career. \n At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us. \n

An excellent opportunity to join the leadership team across the Financial Reporting function which provides high profile services vital to the continued development and success of JPMorgan's Edinburgh operations group. As an Financial Reporting Vice President within the The Financial Reporting Group, you will be responsible for the issuance of interim, final and other financial statements of the collective vehicles serviced by the site on behalf of UK, Channel Islands, Dutch, Luxembourg and South African based clients. You will oversee client portfolios for OEICs/SICAVS and Investment Trusts. • Complete the delivery of service to clients ensuring that these meet regulatory and agreed service delivery targets, including the control of the preparation, the review and sign off of fund financial statements in accordance with accounting, regulatory and client requirements., • Complete the senior manager oversight review of accounts and files for audit and interim financials., • Complete management and implementation of any changes to service agreed with the client, according to internal policy and with regard for impacts on service level agreements., • Act as primary escalation contact for the client, regulatory bodies and external auditors and ensure that queries/issues are resolved in a timely manner., • Participate in regular service review meetings and ensure that all agreed actions are resolved to agreed time-scales, with attendance, as required, at Board Meetings., • Identify opportunities to enhance the overall client relationship., • Escalate service issues supplemented with appropriate analysis and suggested rectification to Senior Management., • Identify training/development opportunities and provide training and coaching for team members., • Lead the team, providing strategic direction and mentor team members., • Actively participate, and lead where appropriate, in departmental projects/initiatives, particularly the technology change agenda as it impacts operations., • Represent the Financial Reporting department with the external environment., • Must have knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements and fund structures including UK and AIC SORP ( in addition to IFRS) and Lux GAAP., • Excellent knowledge of software packages (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)., • Good operational knowledge of Fund accounting and Financial Reporting systems., • Dedicated with strong attention to detail., • Effective and timely escalation to all levels of business., • Ability to multitask., • Time Management and resource/ task allocation., • Ability to communicate effectively., • Self-motivated, innovative and analytical. Problem solving capabilities. J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time,Hybrid Are you a Project Manager with construction consultancy experience looking to take greater ownership of projects and progress towards a more senior position? We're working with an established international consultancy looking to strengthen its Project Management team. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to manage projects across the full lifecycle. You'll be given genuine responsibility for your own projects while continuing to develop your commercial, contractual and leadership experience. The Role You'll be responsible for: Managing small to medium-sized construction projects with increasing autonomy Supporting the delivery of larger and more complex projects and programmes Managing projects through the full project lifecycle Developing and managing project programmes Chairing project and stakeholder meetings Managing project risks, opportunities, change and reporting Supporting procurement strategy and contractor/consultant selection Preparing and evaluating tenders and contract documentation Supporting contract administration across JCT and NEC contracts Coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders Providing clear and accurate project reporting Suppor...

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As a Technical Manager, you'll play a key role within our Regional Technical Team, reporting to the Senior Technical Manager. You'll be responsible for coordinating technical design information and managing the performance of external consultants, ensuring the accuracy and quality of strategies, specifications, and technical documentation across a range of residential developments. You'll lead the technical approvals process, including Building Control, planning conditions, statutory approvals, warranties and utility agreements. You'll also oversee road and sewer adoptions, easements and other legal and technical agreements required to support project delivery. Working across multiple live schemes, you'll be involved throughout the full development lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion and handover. Collaboration is central to the role, and you'll work closely with colleagues across Commercial, Construction and Sales to ensure high-quality technical information supports the successful delivery of every project. 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AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13118 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. • Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs, • Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments, • Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments, • Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation, • Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms, • Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications, • Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives, • Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle, • Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities, • Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes, • Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals, • Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams, • Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments, • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies, • Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments, • Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns, • Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies, • Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles, • Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments, • Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles, • Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders, • Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking organisation within the environmental services to appoint a Finance Manager. As the business enters an exciting phase of expansion, this newly enhanced role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting growth, improving financial processes and helping shape the future of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team, you will help ensure the business continues to deliver accurate financial information, strong financial controls and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Your New RoleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core finance operations and lead the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. You will be responsible for the month-end close process, preparation of management accounts, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will provide meaningful commentary on performance and support senior stakeholders with financial information that drives effective decision-making. The role will oversee day-to-day financial management, including cash flow monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, sales and purchase ledger activities, customer billing and payment runs. You will also support year-end activities, statutory accounts preparation, audit coordination and tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax processes. A key element of the role will involve identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, strengthen controls and develop processes that can support increased transaction volumes as the business continues to scale. You will also have responsibility for mentoring and developing a small finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement across the function. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with previous experience operating within a Finance Manager position or a senior accounting role ready for the next step in your career. You will possess strong technical accounting skills with proven experience of month-end reporting, management accounts preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and year-end processes. Exposure to payroll administration, statutory accounts and audit preparation will also be important. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel skills, strong systems knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous. You will be a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. A collaborative approach, high professional standards and a passion for improving processes will be key to success. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making and play an integral role in developing a finance function that supports future growth. This position offers significant autonomy, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to develop both your leadership skills and commercial finance expertise within a collaborative and values-driven environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

Date Posted: 2026-07-31 Country: United Kingdom Location: Livingston, West Lothian Position Role Type: Onsite At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. About the role: Raytheon UK is going through a sustained period of growth, delivering new technology, customers and capability into the UK Defence Market. Due to this increase in activity, we require a senior Operations Leader for our Livingston Site. The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for all aspects of Safety, Delivery, Quality and cost on production and development programs, as well as being designated site lead for the Livingston facility. Reporting to the UK Head of Manufacturing, the Operations Manager will lead a team of Production managers to establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results, with a focus on short to medium-term time horizons. This support will ensure: • Production programs are managed within agreed quality standards as well as financial budgets and timescales., • Productivity and problem-solving through our Lean management system. Drive Lean implementation in manufacturing in alignment with the CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) and the RTX Management System., • Manufacturing compliance is maintained to RUK standards, • Site operation and growth plans have a defined site leader working with key functional, program and customer stakeholders. This position demands a dynamic leader with a proven background in a high reliability industry, operations management and team development. The Operations Manager must effectively balance day-to-day operational oversight while supporting site strategic plans to ensure the factory remains competitive, efficient, and responsive to customer needs. This includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, driving innovation, resolving challenges, and fostering a highly motivated and engaged workforce that consistently delivers results. What your days will look like: • Drive World-class safety culture is maintained and respond to all site EH&S requirements promptly, • Manufacturing compliance is maintained to RUK standards, • Accountable for Manufacturing at Livingston location holding overall responsibility for production of quality products in an efficient and timely manner., • Provides leadership coaching and development for Production Managers and production team leads., • Disciplined execution of the daily Lean management system, including Tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work. Drive accountability to daily results and rapid corrective actions to overcome misses., • Responsible for training and overall development of the manufacturing team in alignment with business needs. Responsibility will grow to approximately 200 direct and indirect reports., • Champion for safety, quality improvement, and CORE programs across all manufacturing areas. The skills and experience we're looking for: • Extensive Leadership experience in a highly regulated environment., • Leadership experience of working in matrix environment with a diverse customer base, • Demonstrated track record of using continuous improvement tools, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • A Business or Engineering degree would be advantageous What we offer: • Competitive salaries., • 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr), • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution), • Company bonus scheme (discretionary)., • 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension., • Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others., • Enhanced sick pay., • Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave Work Culture: • 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements., • Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role., • A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities., • Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams. RTX Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. JBRP1_UKTJ

PPC / Paid Media Team Lead • Salary to £50k (either via perm PAYE or equivalent monthly invoice)., • Role is fully remote with quarterly in-person strategy days in London., • UK hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, early 4pm finish on Fridays. PPC/Paid Media Team Lead (Events & Live Experiences - Meta, TikTok & Google Ads) Summary This role is a Team Lead role managing a team of four Paid Media Buyers across Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads. The client is only looking for people who've been in this role before (not people who are PPC or paid media Buyers looking for a step up). They need somebody who is currently, or has recently been, a leader of a team who has trained people, hired people, mentored people. The role is client-centric and will require somebody who is charismatic, very well organised, technically gifted, analytical, has a lot of attention to detail, and can uphold quality standards. Overview This company is a performance marketing agency for live experiences. They work exclusively with immersive attractions, competitive socialising venues, and live events/festivals. Their job is to drive ticket sales, bookings, and reservations at scale, and they do it with an insiders understanding of the industry. Role As their Paid Media Team Lead, you will own the performance, delivery quality, and client experience of their paid media teams. Youll lead a team of Paid Media Account Managers plus a dedicated QA Manager, with direct accountability for approximately 30-40 client accounts across Meta, Google, and TikTok. You wont be running campaigns day-to-day, but youll stay close enough to the platforms to step in when issues arise, cover during absences, and hold the quality bar everyone is calibrating to. Developing your people is equally core to the role, raising your teams technical skill level is something youll own. Expect a strong analytical pull throughout, interpreting team-level performance, pressure-testing forecasts, and making evidence-based calls about where to push or pull investment. If you don't enjoy working with numbers and structured analysis, this won't be the right role. Youll sit at the Team Lead level of management alongside their other Team Leads, working together to keep their paid media function delivering at a consistently high standard. Responsibilities Develop and oversee full-funnel paid media strategies across Meta, Google, and TikTok that drive ticket sales, bookings, and reservations against each clients commercial targets. Guide Account Managers through planning, building, launching, testing, and optimising campaigns, pushing for the strongest possible CPAs and ROAS across every account. Interpret campaign data with confidence, spotting patterns, diagnosing underperformance, navigating seasonal dynamics, and identifying opportunities before theyre obvious. Oversee budget pacing across the team's portfolio, pressure-testing forecasts against on-sale timelines and major campaign moments and making confident calls about where to push or pull investment. Work hand-in-hand with their in-house Creative Studio, contributing to creative strategy, briefing in assets, feeding back on performance, and keeping both teams aligned on priorities. Support Account Managers in building strong, long-term client relationships, and step in as the senior voice on key accounts, escalations, and commercially sensitive conversations. Drive client retention and portfolio growth by partnering with Account Managers on renewals, upsells, and commercial expansion. Conduct account audits across existing accounts and prospective clients, surfacing risks, opportunities, and quick wins. Step directly into accounts when issues need senior hands on the campaign, or to cover Account Managers during absences and peak booking periods. Lead, coach, and develop your team through regular 1:1s, clear expectations, and structured support. Run quarterly and annual reviews with your direct reports, working through PDPs, goal setting, and progression. Own training and development actively identifying skill gaps, running or commissioning training, supporting onboarding for new members, and raising the technical bar of your team over time. Manage the QA Manager who checks your teams accounts and campaigns weekly, reviewing findings, prioritising fixes, and feeding insights back into coaching, SOP improvements, and training priorities. Carry out your own reviews of account work in parallel, campaign builds, tracking, optimisation, creative, and reporting, holding everything to the companys quality bar. Participate in weekly senior management calls alongside other department leads, plus a weekly 1:1 with the Founder. Ensure weekly client reports are submitted by close of business every Monday with clear insights and recommendations. Given the nature of the industry, occasional after-hours or weekend communication may be required around key moments, ticket on-sales, campaign launches, and live event windows etc. Required 4+ years in a PPC / paid media role, with hands-on experience running campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Prior experience managing a team or department, ideally in an agency environment. Strong hands-on platform skills, you can jump into any account, diagnose, optimise, and deliver at pace. Detailed working knowledge of measurement and supporting platforms, GA4, Looker Studio, Tag Manager, and the wider Google advertising suite. Experience developing other paid media professionals, identifying gaps, coaching, and raising skill levels over time. Confident, fluent data analysis, you can look at a performance report / ad account and immediately see whats working, what isnt, and why. An on-time, on-budget, on-target track record, you've consistently delivered against commercial targets without surprises. A confident client communicator, able to hold strategic conversations and build rapport at senior level. Direct experience working with clients in hospitality, leisure, events, or live experience sectors, or a genuine interest in the industry (desirable). JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions are currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join their team based at one of their sites in Edinburgh, the Borders or Fife on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a Civils background. For more information on this role see below: Job Purpose Statement The Site Manager role is a pivotal role within the SPT Business with the responsibility for managing Construction outputs during the delivery phase of projects in the Edinburgh and East Lothian area. Accountability Statements • Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted works packages. Manage the works acting as Principal Contractor to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015., • Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages., • Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy., • Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system., • Establish and ensure robust Contractor & Supplier quality management systems are created and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX., • Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain., • Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focussed with regular planning and reporting updates., • Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity. Dimensions • Working remotely with a high degree of autonomy in challenging environments., • Directing and controlling the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance., • Collaborate with Operational staff, Design Teams, Project Managers, Construction Managers to plan and monitor the works., • Responsible for managing contracted works with agreed Planning and Environmental licence., • Flexible approach to working durations to meet the requirements of an external contracted workforce whilst holding the duty Principal Contractor role., • Regular liaison with regulatory bodies and all stakeholders, • Organise and coordinate Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages., • Working environments - Flexible approach in line with project requirements, shift patterns, remote locations and out of hours working., • Matrix reporting to Construction Manager, Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager., • Structured and consistent engagement with Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering and HSQE Advisors. Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects., • Ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated., • Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes, • Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS., • Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment., • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills., • Strong leadership & planning skills., • Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role., • Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor's environment., • In addition, have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, and Temporary works., • Maintain good working relationships., • Have a proactive and flexible approach and provide a high degree of autonomy during the delivery phase of the project. Planning & Organising • Manage, and monitor CAPEX milestones to ensure regulatory outputs are attained., • Ensure system access with regular collaboration and scheduling with Transmission Planners., • Ensure planning meetings with contractors and internal / external stakeholders are held, and all activities are adequately coordinated., • Create a safety culture to achieve SP Energy Networks safety performance targets by ensuring Compliance with the Contractors Safety Performance Requirements and monitoring KPIs., • Plan, Manage and monitor the Contractors Quality Performance Requirements to contribute towards OPEX reduction., • Plan and Manage Environmental regulatory and legal compliance to reduce waste and Carbon emission outputs., • Management, plan and organise high value material supply chain products Internal and External Relationships Internal • Collaborate with and influence HSQE functions, Engineering, Transmission operations and Project Delivery team., • Quality Dept - Input and develop further lessons learnt within the project delivery team to identify improvements on future projects., • Maintain close relationship with the logistics team to organise and align key milestone deliveries., • Estates and planning - influence and coordinate access and egress to landowner's property., • Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff and Senior Authorised Person(s). • Provide support to the Community Relations team in relation to the projects with all stakeholders. External • Liaison with Regulatory bodies, Local Authorities, SEPA, Public, Landowners, Developers, Highways authorities., • Work closely with Contractors and proactively maintain good working relationships - Civil, Electrical, OHL and Cables, • Landowners - negotiate and agree access and egress to landowner's property, • Direct point of contact at site level for local authorities, agencies, and the public., • Work collaboratively and positively with contractors to help build positive relationships creating an inclusive team working atmosphere. Special Requirements (not mandatory) • SP Energy Networks authorisations COMP & APSA Transmission Voltage, • First Aid, • Requirement to work outdoors in all weather conditions Minimum Criteria (mandatory) Criteria • Preferred HND in Engineering or Construction equivalent site management experience in the Power sector., • Excellent IT skills., • Full UK driving licence, • Current five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent JBRP1_UKTJ

Operations Manager - Leakage Framework Location: Scotland (Edinburgh, Lanarkshire & Borders) Salary: Up to £52,000, dependent on experience Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established Leakage Framework team supporting a major water utility contract across Scotland's South Region. Covering Edinburgh, Lanarkshire and the Borders, this is a key leadership opportunity responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and successful delivery of operational activities while maintaining the highest standards of customer service and performance. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will lead and support field-based teams, drive operational excellence, champion health and safety, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the contract. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a market-leading business that values its people, prioritises safety and continuously strives for improvement. The Opportunity As Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operational performance across the South Region, ensuring contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, service and efficiency. You will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging working environment, supporting the development of your teams and ensuring employees have the tools, training and support they need to succeed. Health, Safety and Wellbeing will be at the forefront of everything you do. You will play a leading role in promoting a strong safety culture, implementing best practice and ensuring compliance across all operational activities. You will also work closely with senior stakeholders to manage budgets, monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and service delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead operational delivery across the South Region encompassing Edinburgh, Lanarkshire and the Borders., • Ensure contractual and client requirements are consistently achieved., • Drive operational performance, productivity and customer service excellence., • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for increased efficiency., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders., • Champion a positive and proactive safety culture across all areas of the business., • Ensure all work activities are delivered safely and in line with company policies and procedures., • Support accident and incident investigations, reporting and root cause analysis., • Monitor trends and implement actions to improve the overall risk profile., • Participate in leadership safety audits, toolbox talks and safety communications., • Work closely with teams to ensure training and compliance requirements are maintained., • Lead, motivate and develop operational teams to deliver exceptional performance., • Work closely with the Training Manager and Field Team Leaders to ensure employees receive appropriate training and development., • Create an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals can thrive., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews., • Support succession planning, employee engagement and career development initiatives., • Effectively manage employee relations matters where required., • Support delivery of operational and financial targets., • Work with the senior leadership team to manage budgets and mitigate risks., • Review monthly performance and profit & loss information., • Ensure accurate operational data is provided to support payment applications and reporting requirements., • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and commercial performance. What You'll Need Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar leadership role., • Strong background in Health, Safety and Wellbeing management, • Demonstrable people management experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation abilities., • Experience analysing operational and financial performance data., • Ability to influence, drive change and improve business performance., • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications., • Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills., • Ability to interpret and understand complex information quickly and accurately. Desirable Experience • Experience within the water industry, utilities sector or field operations environment., • Leakage management experience., • Experience using Power BI or advanced Excel reporting tools., • Knowledge of Scottish Water contracts and frameworks. Interested? If you're ready to take on a regional leadership role within a respected leakage delivery programme and want to join an organisation that values safety, people and performance, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the role. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please visit our website for further opportunities. JBRP1_UKTJ

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. Youll be joining Aran, part of M Group Energy an industry-leading provider of retrofit and energy efficiency solutions. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery, Aran is focused on improving the comfort, cost of living and sustainability of UK homes, while raising standards across installation projects. What will you be doing? As a Senior Site Contracts Manager,youll take ownership of operational leadership across large-scale or geographically dispersed projects, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery across multiple workstreams. This is a highly visible leadership role where youll coordinate teams, manage delivery programmes and ensure projects meet technical, commercial and client expectations. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading site-based delivery across insulation, electrical, ventilation, solar and remediation programmes, • Managing Contracts Managers, Supervisors and subcontractors to drive safe and efficient delivery, • Overseeing programme progress, ensuring timelines, KPIs and contractual obligations are achieved, • Coordinating labour, subcontractors and operational resources across projects, • Ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations, RAMS and company procedures, • Maintaining strong health & safety governance and site discipline, • Monitoring installation quality and driving right-first-time delivery standards, • Supporting resolution of operational issues, risks and escalations, • Acting as a key contact for clients, attending meetings and providing operational updates, • Collaborating with technical, commercial and leadership teams to ensure aligned deliveryWhat youll bring Were looking for a confident and organised operational leader who can manage multiple projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and delivery. Youll bring: • Strong site or operational management experience within construction, retrofit or property services, • Experience leading multi-disciplinary or geographically dispersed delivery programmes, • A solid understanding of site management, operational governance and health & safety compliance, • Proven experience managing teams, subcontractors and project delivery, • Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills, • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Commercial awareness with a proactive, solution-focused mindset, • Previous site experience, with a strong understanding of working in live site environmentsEssential:, • Full UK driving licence, • Comfortable with regular travel and early starts to ensure you are on site at agreed start times, • Flexible to travel across a wide geographical area, including projects spanning from Folkestone to Lincolnshire and across to OxfordshireWhats in it for you? Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; • Employee assistance programme, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave In addition, this role offers; • Company events, including an annual Christmas party, • Christmas shutdown period, • Casual dress, • Free parking and on-site parking, • Referral programme, • Bereavement leave, • And yes Free Sandwich Friday About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. • Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, • Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note:?Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd?party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupE #LI-SZ #LI-Onsite IND1 . JBRP1_UKTJ

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following position : • Senior Quantity Surveyor, • Start Date : September 2026, • Duration : Untl End of October 2027, • Outside IR35, • £459.72 to £551.66 a day, • 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day - 07:30am and 17:30pm Core hours -Monday to Friday, • Onsite initially - once up and running Remote Based with alot of commuting to Hull + Hartlepool- This could be multiple times through the week. Senior Quantity Surveyor - Offshore Wind Turbine Package Location: Hull preassembly yard or Able Seaton preassembly yard Project: Offshore Wind Project - Wind Turbine Package Reports to: Senior Commercial Project Manager Role Overview The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of the Wind Turbine Package within a major offshore wind project. The position will be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting project commercial/contractual activities with a strong emphasis on claims management, Extension of Time (EOT) assessment support, and quantum substantiation. The role will primarily focus on the identification, tracking and substantiation of project events and their associated cost impacts, supporting both upstream claims towards the Client and downstream claims involving subcontractors and suppliers. Working closely with, Senior Commercial Project Manager, Contract Implementation Manager and Construction Managers, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will support cost tracking, allocation of project costs, and activity-based reporting to ensure clear visibility of costs associated with claim events and commercial risks. The position requires strong analytical capability and the ability to develop robust quantum evidence and cost narratives that support commercial positions. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Claims Management • Support the preparation, substantiation and management of upstream claims submitted to the Client and downstream claims involving subcontractors and suppliers., • Assist in the development and maintenance of Extension of Time (EOT) and compensation event records., • Develop robust quantum assessments and provide expert cost analysis to support claim preparation and negotiations., • Provide detailed cost substantiation and activity-based evidence to support commercial positions., • Identify, monitor and record project events that may give rise to commercial entitlement. Cost Management & Reporting • Track and maintain a comprehensive log of project activities, with particular focus on site activities and associated commercial impacts., • Allocate, record and monitor incoming costs against the appropriate activities, work packages and cost codes., • Prepare regular cost summaries, forecasts and activity-based cost reports., • Support cost tracking processes and maintain visibility of claim-related expenditure., • Assist with forecasting and trend analysis to identify potential cost risks and opportunities. Project Controls & Record Management • Coordinate closely with site management, logistics, package teams and finance functions to ensure accurate and timely project information is maintained., • Maintain clear, auditable and contract-compliant records supporting commercial and claim activities., • Ensure all project records are maintained in accordance with contractual obligations / internal procedures., • Support the development of commercial reporting tools and dashboards where required., • Contribute to project reviews and risk assessments. Stakeholder Management • Work collaboratively with project team members and key stakeholders across the project organisation., • Support commercial discussions with internal and external stakeholders where required., • Liaise with subcontractors and package teams regarding cost and claim matters. Qualifications & Experience Essential • Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline., • Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or cost management within construction, infrastructure, energy or major project environments., • Significant experience in claims management, cost tracking and commercial reporting., • Strong understanding of Extension of Time (EOT) mechanisms and claims processes., • Experience preparing and supporting quantum assessments and detailed cost substantiation., • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail., • Ability to analyse complex project information and convert data into meaningful commercial insights., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work independently within a fast-paced and dynamic project environment. Desirable • Chartered Quantity Surveyor status or membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)., • Experience within offshore wind, renewables, marine construction or major infrastructure projects., • Experience working on EPC, EPCI or large-scale package delivery contracts., • Knowledge of FIDIC and/or other standard forms of contract., • Experience supporting formal dispute resolution or claims processes. This role is suited to an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong claims and quantum expertise who can provide robust commercial support in a complex offshore wind environment while ensuring project events and cost impacts are accurately captured, substantiated and translated into clear commercial positions. PPE provided by client . H&S on site and first day induction. Hazards associated with site such as trips slips and falls. If available please submit CV and a member of the team will be in touch. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. JBRP1_UKTJ

Group Operations Director - The Venues Collection | Full-Time / Permanent Competitive salary + excellent benefits including company car, healthcare, wellbeing support, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. About the role... The Group Operations Director is responsible for the overall operational leadership of the venues, ensuring sales, profitability and guest satisfaction are maximised through high-performing on-site teams. They will establish and maintain consistent standards across the portfolio, ensuring all venues operate in line with company policies, procedures, brand standards and legislative requirements, while supporting the wider objectives of The Venues Collection, Levy UK and Compass Group. A key part of the role is leading, coaching and developing teams to continually improve operational performance and enhance the guest experience. Working closely with the Group Head Chef, the Group Operations Director will also shape and evolve the food and beverage offering, ensuring seasonal menus reflect Levy's food philosophy while meeting the diverse needs of The Venues Collection's varied client base. We are Levy We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the worlds most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Operations Director - The Role Operations and Standards: To be responsible for all group operational standards - setting the 'core' standards and documenting them to ensure everyone is aware. Also allowing the venues the opportunity to enhance the guest experience, within reason and as appropriate. To ensure all venues are operating to the required company and brand standards and to follow up on any issues identified, supporting the venues with drawing up actions plans accordingly. Introducing a measurement tool that shares results across all venues and departments. In conjunction with the Group Head Chef ensure the food offering is regularly reviewed in line with Levy's requirements, whilst geared to The Venues Collection different client requirements. Responsible for the beverage offering across the portfolio, that's in line with Levy's requirements, whilst geared to The Venues Collection different clients. In conjunction with the Group Estate Manager ensure there is a planned maintenance schedule for all venues that continually improves the guests experience, that is in line with budget expectations. Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by overseeing the guest feedback processes and sending out monthly reports to the business, Maintain the hotel's operations and facilities, ensuring Company and Regulatory health and safety standards are upheld. Be present at 'key' events to ensure the venue delivers to expectations. People Management: Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment, focusing on employee motivation, engagement and fulfilment. Support the training and development of the Venue Regional Managers / General Managers, Ops Managers and HOD's, encouraging growth, promotion and succession planning. Provide strong strategic leadership to all direct reports. Maintain effective, regular one to ones and annual appraisal reviews. To be involved in in any recruitment and termination decisions at HOD level and above at all venues, supporting the interview process. Manage poor employee performance, conduct or absence in line with Company processes for direct reports. Hold monthly one to one meetings with the Group Head Chef and Group Estate Manager, setting clear objectives in line with the business needs. Attend each venue at least once a month, incorporating a catch up with the GM and senior team on site. Financial Performance: Support the Regional General Managers / General Managers to monitor and analyse the hotel's financial performance, including revenue and payroll costs. Support the venues to develop and execute their strategy and cost saving initiatives to achieve budget and profit targets. Participate in the monthly business review calls to review financial performance, guest satisfaction and compliance. Commercial: Work closely with the Regional General Managers / General Managers to develop and implement long and short-term strategies for the venue's growth, development and overall success. With a key focus on F&B sales. Attend the quarterly commercial reviews with the SLT, participating accordingly. From time to time, to participate in the venues forecast review / sales strategy meetings and provide guidance in terms of forecast accuracy and achieving budgets / profit targets. Identify opportunities for new services, partnerships, or market segments to enhance profitability. Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and local market conditions to maintain a competitive edge. Ensure venues adopt all group initiatives to the required standard. Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with all Company and legislative regulations, including but not limited to; employment law, food safety, health and safety, liquor license and environmental health. In conjunction with the Group Estate Manager ensure venues adhere to all Compass requirements in terms of sustainability, ISAQAR and health and safety records. What we're looking for • Leadership & Team Management across multiple sites: Strong ability to lead and motivate a diverse team., • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with high levels of emotional intelligence., • Problem Solving: Quick and effective decision-making in high-pressure situations., • Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of hotel financial management and reporting., • Customer Service Focus: Passion for delivering high-quality guest experiences with a bias to F&B., • Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure that all aspects of the hotel's operations run smoothly., • Regional General Manager experience. Experience of a branded hotel environment and hotel opening are desirable, due to potential future contracts. What you'll get in return • Competitive salary with bonus, company car and full company benefits, • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme, • Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Bupa Medical, • Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your babys first birthday, enhanced family leave, • Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships, • Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products, • Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways, • Meals on duty included Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the worlds largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com/0708/439500/52825490/SU #Venues Collection Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! JBRP1_UKTJ

Field Source Ltd. Is recruiting on behalf of a leading offshore energy client. Operations Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the successful delivery of offshore infrastructure projects across the UK and Northern Europe. This is a senior appointment, you will report into the Director, and CEO. This position is suited to someone with a strong background in marine operations, subsea construction, or offshore project delivery, who can provide operational leadership from project planning through to execution. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery of offshore installation and maintenance projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful execution. Coordinate marine assets, offshore personnel, and specialist contractors to meet project objectives. Develop and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation. Build strong relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners to support project delivery. Contribute technical expertise during bid and proposal stages, identifying practical and cost-effective installation solutions. Act as the primary operational contact for clients, maintaining clear communication throughout project execution. Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce risk, and enhance project efficiency. About You Demonstrable experience managing offshore or marine operations within the energy or subsea sector. Strong understanding of offshore installation activities, vessel coordination, and contractor management. Experience supporting project planning, mobilisation, and execution. Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to tender and bid activities. Excellent leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills. Committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Experience in HVDC, Subsea Cable Installation, Cable Repair Projects. TPBN1_UKTJ

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13118 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. • Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs, • Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments, • Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments, • Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation, • Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms, • Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications, • Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives, • Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle, • Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities, • Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes, • Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals, • Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams, • Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments, • Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies, • Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments, • Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns, • Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies, • Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles, • Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments, • Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles, • Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders, • Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Retail Area Manager, Edinburgh Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be working with an established and growing retail business to recruit an Area Retail Manager responsible for a portfolio of stores across the Edinburgh region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-site retail leader who thrives on developing people, driving commercial performance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The Role Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, youll take full responsibility for the performance of a cluster of retail stores, ensuring each location operates to the highest standards while achieving ambitious commercial objectives. Youll coach and support Store Managers to maximise sales, improve profitability, maintain operational excellence, and create a positive culture that delivers exceptional service. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a portfolio of Store Managers and their teams. Drive sales, profitability and KPI performance across all stores. Analyse trading performance and implement action plans to improve results. Ensure consistently high standards of visual merchandising, store presentation and customer service. Recruit, coach and develop high-performing retail teams. Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews. Manage staffing levels, succession planning and employee engagement. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and health & safety standards. Build a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. About You Were looking for someone who has: Previous experience managing multiple retail stores. A proven track record of delivering sales growth and improving commercial performance. Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical ability. The confidence to challenge, influence and make decisions. A hands-on management style and willingness to spend significant time within stores. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Edinburgh area. If youre an experienced Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi-Site Retail Manager looking for your next challenge, wed be delighted to speak with you in confidence. To apply, please submit your CV via Alexander Steele Recruitment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Senior Construction Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Construction Finance Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership position responsible for providing financial oversight across multiple construction projects, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic commercial support. Working closely with senior management, project directors, and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead all financial aspects of construction projects from tender through to completion., • Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost to complete, retentions and cash flow., • Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and performance analysis., • Partner with project managers to improve profitability and cost control., • Oversee contract valuations, cost reporting, and financial risk management., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations., • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members., • Direct the day-to-day finance function for regional projects, overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and P&L variances, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies., • Sole responsibility overseeing and submitting monthly Construction Industry Scheme CIS) returns and domestic reverse charge vat. About You The successful candidate will possess the following expertise: • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive experience will be considered., • Significant senior-level finance experience within the construction or infrastructure sector., • Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting large-scale construction projects., • Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills., • Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost control, and project accounting., • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems., • Minimum of 3-5 years of finance experience preferably within construction, and have strong working knowledge of CIS and VAT, • Extensive hands-on experience using Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, Word etc, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Self-motivated and able to manage workloads independently Location: Ardwick, Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 40 hours Benefits: • Pension, • 23 days' annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days), plus all statutory bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate., • Professional development opportunities, • Free Gym Access (if Manchester based) About the Company: MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new build and conversion residential, industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio covering every asset class, which includes around 7,500 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. JBRP1_UKTJ

To support the existing Commercial management team, they now require an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with a Main Contracting background to support the post contract delivery phase of a range of commercial projects in and around Edinburgh.

Compliance and Performance Manager Edinburgh £55,000 - £60,000 + Car / Allowance & 5% Bonus Brief Compliance and Performance Manager needed for a large well known Facilities Management organisation based in Edinburgh who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Compliance and Performance Manager that takes pride in their work. The Compliance & Performance Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the governance, assurance, compliance and performance framework across the account. The role holder is responsible for leading the contract's compliance and performance arrangements, ensuring that operational delivery is supported by strong audit, assurance, reporting, document control and improvement processes. This includes oversight of contractual compliance, statutory compliance, quality systems, governance routines, audit readiness, risk and action tracking, performance reporting and the integrity of the account's evidence base. Benefits Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum 25 day's holiday Variable annual bonus based 5-15% Company car / Allowance Private healthcare Pension Plan Career Progression What the role entails: Some of the main duties of the Compliance and Performance Manager will include: Lead the compliance and performance function across the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh account, ensuring all contractual, statutory, quality, audit and governance obligations are effectively managed and evidenced. Act as the senior lead for governance, assurance, reporting and contract integrity across the account. Develop, maintain and continuously improve the account-wide compliance and performance framework to support safe, compliant and effective service delivery. Ensure that all relevant contractual obligations are understood, monitored and appropriately evidenced across the Facilities and Ancillary service arrangements. Own and manage the account's audit and assurance regime, including statutory compliance, service compliance, commercial compliance, governance compliance and SHEQ-related assurance activity. Lead internal and external audit preparation, coordination and follow-up, ensuring that findings are understood, actions are assigned and close-out is evidenced. Ensure all audit actions, non-conformances, improvement plans and corrective actions are robustly managed, tracked and closed within agreed timescales. Oversee the production of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance and performance reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency and high evidential standards. Validate performance information and challenge data quality, inconsistencies or weak reporting where standards are not met. Maintain effective governance routines, trackers, registers and reporting mechanisms to provide clear visibility of compliance status, performance trends, risks, actions and emerging issues. Support the Account Director, Estates Director and Senior Leadership Team with performance insight, compliance visibility, assurance updates and risk-based recommendations. Provide leadership and coordination for all compliance-related reporting, governance packs, action trackers, risk logs, assurance dashboards and supporting documentation. Ensure robust document control and records management arrangements are in place for compliance documentation, audit evidence, statutory records, policies, procedures, service outputs and handback-related information. Maintain oversight of contract-critical evidence, ensuring records are complete, accurate, current, retrievable and suitable for internal, customer, corporate or external scrutiny. What experience you need to be the successful Compliance and Performance Manager: Significant experience in a senior compliance, governance, performance, assurance or contract support role within a complex FM, healthcare, technical services or PFI environment. Strong understanding of compliance, assurance and performance management in a contract-led environment. Experience of leading internal and external audits, governance reviews and structured assurance processes. Experience of producing high-quality executive and operational reporting, with strong analytical and data validation capability. Demonstrable experience of managing action plans, non-conformances, audit findings, corrective actions and improvement trackers. Strong understanding of contractual compliance, statutory compliance, reporting controls and document management. Experience of working within healthcare, critical environments or regulated service environments is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of CAFM systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications. Advanced organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload. Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to influence, challenge constructively and drive action across multiple teams and functions. High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, record integrity and audit readiness. Strong understanding of confidentiality, compliance discipline and information governance. Relevant leadership experience in compliance, assurance, FM, contract support or performance management. Strong working knowledge of governance, audit, reporting and performance frameworks. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance and Performance Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! 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Job Title • Events Manager Reporting To • Operations Manager Location • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Edinburgh Responsible For • Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders, Front of House Team Members, About Nourish Nourish is a leading hospitality and catering partner, delivering exceptional food, beverage, and event experiences across a diverse portfolio of conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, receptions, festivals, sporting events, and corporate functions. We are committed to innovation, outstanding customer service, operational excellence, and creating memorable experiences for every client and guest. Job Summary The Events Manager plays a critical role in the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of catering and hospitality services across all events within the venue. Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team, the Events Manager will ensure exceptional customer experiences, operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. The role requires a highly organised, commercially aware, and hands-on individual who can manage multiple events simultaneously, lead large operational teams, and consistently deliver outstanding food and beverage experiences that exceed client expectations. Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Delivery Lead the operational planning, management, and delivery of events across the venue, ensuring exceptional execution and customer satisfaction. Manage a wide variety of events including conferences, exhibitions, corporate receptions, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, festivals, public events, and high-profile functions. Coordinate all event logistics, ensuring effective communication between clients, sales teams, chefs, suppliers, and operational teams. Ensure detailed event briefs are produced and communicated effectively to all stakeholders. Act as a senior operational contact throughout event delivery, ensuring client requirements are met and exceeded. Oversee event setup, service delivery, and post-event breakdown activities. Proactively resolve operational challenges and ensure service recovery where required. Customer Experience Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, venue stakeholders, and event organisers. Ensure Nourish consistently delivers service that exceeds client expectations. Lead customer liaison processes throughout the event lifecycle. Implement effective systems for gathering, reviewing, and responding to client feedback. Drive a culture of continuous improvement based on customer insights and operational review. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and motivate front-of-house operational teams to deliver exceptional service standards. Manage supervisors, team leaders, and event staff, ensuring clear accountability and performance expectations. Support recruitment, induction, training, and development of team members. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to maximise individual and team performance. Foster a positive working culture built on teamwork, innovation, engagement, and accountability. Ensure effective communication through regular team briefings, meetings, and event reviews. Operational Excellence Maintain exceptional standards across all catering and hospitality operations. Demonstrate strong knowledge of food and beverage service, event management, hospitality trends, and industry best practices. Ensure compliance with all legislative and company requirements, including: Food Safety and Hygiene Health & Safety Licensing Regulations Employment Law Fire Safety Venue Policies and Procedures Manage staffing levels effectively to ensure operational requirements are met while controlling labour costs. Oversee procurement, stock control, storage, and usage of: Crockery Cutlery Glassware Linen Uniforms Disposable service items Small equipment Ensure all operational resources are available and maintained to support service delivery. Commercial & Financial Management Manage event staffing and labour planning in line with budgetary targets and forecasted demand. Monitor event profitability and identify opportunities to maximise revenue. Investigate and address operational cost variances, revenue shortfalls, and inefficiencies. Support payroll forecasting and ensure accurate recording of staff working hours. Manage stock control processes, audits, and inventory management. Protect company assets through effective security and control procedures. Support business growth through excellent operational delivery and repeat business opportunities. Continuous Improvement & Business Development Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the event operation. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging hospitality developments. Contribute ideas to enhance service delivery, customer experience, and commercial performance. Work collaboratively with sales and venue teams to identify and secure new business opportunities. Support the development of new products, services, and event concepts that strengthen Nourish's market position. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Success in this role will be measured through: Customer satisfaction scores and client feedback. Successful delivery of events to agreed standards. Achievement of labour and operational cost targets. Revenue growth and profitability. Team engagement, retention, and performance. Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance. Repeat business and client retention. Operational efficiency and continuous improvement outcomes. Skills & Experience Essential Minimum 2 years' experience in event management, hospitality operations, catering, or conference venue management. Experience managing large-scale events and multiple concurrent events. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Outstanding organisational and project management abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and labour costs. Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Experience within a conference, events, or contract catering environment. Personal Licence Holder qualification. Food Hygiene qualification. First Aid qualification. Events or Hospitality Management qualification. Knowledge of EPOS and event management systems. Personal Attributes Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Professional, confident, and approachable. Positive and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Commercially aware and results-driven. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Why Join Nourish with Levy? At Nourish with Levy, we're passionate about creating memorable hospitality experiences while investing in our people. You'll enjoy: Competitive salary Career development and progression opportunities Industry-leading training programmes Healthcare and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme Exclusive retail, travel and lifestyle discounts Meals on duty Pension scheme Life assurance A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive Why EICC? The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is one of Europe's leading conference and events venues, hosting everything from global conventions and exhibitions to prestigious awards ceremonies and high-profile corporate events. Every event is different, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while working with an experienced and passionate team. Ready to Deliver Extraordinary? If you're an ambitious hospitality professional looking to grow your career in event catering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's delivering unforgettable events with Nourish with Levy at the EICC. As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0907/68675001/52557667/IN/SU #SCOT #Levy UK Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

SGB HGV Senior Technician – Edinburgh Shift Pattern – Week 1: Early shift, Week 2: Late shift, with some flexibility around hours. Upto £23.80 per hour, including shift allowance, plus an excellent benefits package, including: In-house training provided to support career progression and increase earnings • Enhanced parental leave • Eligibility to annual bonus scheme • Access to a great loan car scheme • 28 days holiday (increases with service) plus public holidays • Overtime available • Company matched pension scheme • 4x basic salary life insurance • Branded overalls provided • Discounts on major retail outlets, including groceries Are you an experienced technician looking for your next career move? Whether you are an experienced HGV technician, or a technician looking to move into the HGV sector, Scania have a career path for you. Why Scania? Working for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on some of the most respected vehicles in the industry, within an environment where health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do. You will enjoy continued development and training at our National Learning Academy, where you’ll be able to increase your pay as you gain more experience and develop your skills. Closing Date: 10/09/2026 Please note, the closing date for this role is subject to change pending volume of applications. Next steps: 1. If you have the right experience and this role appeals to you, apply today. 2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you. 3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager. 4. You will be welcomed to a tour of the branch and workshop. Relevant qualifications or proven experience within the following or similar industries will be considered: HGV/LCV/Car/Agricultural/Plant/Military We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at (url removed), we’ll be happy to discuss these with you

Senior Project Manager Construction Consultancy Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time,Hybrid Are you a Project Manager with construction consultancy experience looking to take greater ownership of projects and progress towards a more senior position? We're working with an established international consultancy looking to strengthen its Project Management team. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to manage projects across the full lifecycle. You'll be given genuine responsibility for your own projects while continuing to develop your commercial, contractual and leadership experience. The Role You'll be responsible for: • Managing small to medium-sized construction projects with increasing autonomy, • Supporting the delivery of larger and more complex projects and programmes, • Managing projects through the full project lifecycle, • Developing and managing project programmes, • Chairing project and stakeholder meetings, • Managing project risks, opportunities, change and reporting, • Supporting procurement strategy and contractor/consultant selection, • Preparing and evaluating tenders and contract documentation, • Supporting contract administration across JCT and NEC contracts, • Coordinating clients, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders, • Providing clear and accurate project reporting, • Supporting risk and value management workshops, • Identifying and resolving issues affecting project delivery, • Supporting bids, tenders and wider business development, • Beginning to mentor and support junior members of the team What We're Looking For Ideally, you'll have: • Around 5+ years' experience within construction/project management, • Experience working within a consultancy or client-side environment, • Strong technical construction knowledge, • Experience delivering projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle, • Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts, • Experience across procurement, programming, risk, change control and stakeholder management, • Strong client-facing and communication skills, • The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, • Some experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues A degree is preferred, with qualifications such as MAPM, MRICS, PRINCE2 or equivalent advantageous but not essential where you can demonstrate the right level of experience. You'll join a collaborative consultancy environment with exposure to a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to continue developing both your technical and leadership experience. If you're a Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Consultant Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager ready for the next step, get in touch for a confidential conversation

Job Title: Town Planner Location: Edinburgh Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy based in Edinburgh in their search for a Town Planner with 2+ years of post-graduate experience to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking planning practice working on a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration sectors. The role offers strong exposure to high-quality work, client interaction, and clear progression within a supportive environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will: Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Support senior planners on a variety of development projects across Scotland and the UK Undertake site appraisals, research and planning policy analysis Engage with clients, local authorities and stakeholders Contribute to project management and delivery of planning strategiesAbout You 2+ years' experience in town planning (private or public sector considered) RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy and development management processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage workload and work collaboratively within a teamWhat's on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience Hybrid/flexible working options Clear route for career progression Exposure to high-quality, varied projects Supportive and collaborative team cultureIf you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a respected Edinburgh-based consultancy, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Associate Director | Director - Town Planning Location: Edinburgh Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in Edinburgh as they look to appoint an Associate Director or Director to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the business. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious planning professional who is looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position. Beyond leading high-profile planning projects, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the business, with equity participation available for the right individual, open to discussion. The Opportunity Joining an established and highly regarded planning consultancy, you will lead a diverse portfolio of projects across Scotland, providing strategic planning advice to a broad range of private and public sector clients. You'll work closely with clients, consultants and local authorities while mentoring junior planners, driving business development and helping shape the future growth of the practice. This role offers genuine autonomy, excellent client exposure and a clear opportunity to become an integral part of the company's long-term success. Key Responsibilities Lead planning projects from initial feasibility through to determination. Prepare and review planning applications, planning statements and supporting documentation. Provide strategic planning advice on development opportunities, planning policy and risk. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and local authorities. Represent clients at meetings, consultations and planning committees. Manage and mentor junior members of the planning team. Identify and secure new business opportunities while developing existing client relationships. Contribute to the strategic growth and leadership of the consultancy. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have: MRTPI accreditation with approximately 5+ years' post-qualification experience. Strong experience delivering planning projects across Scotland. Excellent knowledge of Scottish planning legislation and policy. A proven ability to manage client relationships and win new business. Outstanding report writing and communication skills. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Previous mentoring or leadership experience. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to developing business opportunities. A full UK driving licence. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working arrangement. Genuine leadership role with significant autonomy. High-quality and varied project portfolio. Strong career progression with the opportunity to influence business strategy. Potential equity in the business for the right individual, open to discussion. Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.If you're an experienced Planner looking to step into a senior leadership role where your ideas, commercial input and ambition will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be working with an established and growing retail business to recruit an Area Retail Manager responsible for a portfolio of stores across the Edinburgh region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-site retail leader who thrives on developing people, driving commercial performance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. The Role Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you'll take full responsibility for the performance of a cluster of retail stores, ensuring each location operates to the highest standards while achieving ambitious commercial objectives. You'll coach and support Store Managers to maximise sales, improve profitability, maintain operational excellence, and create a positive culture that delivers exceptional service. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and develop a portfolio of Store Managers and their teams., • Drive sales, profitability and KPI performance across all stores., • Analyse trading performance and implement action plans to improve results., • Ensure consistently high standards of visual merchandising, store presentation and customer service., • Recruit, coach and develop high-performing retail teams., • Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews., • Manage staffing levels, succession planning and employee engagement., • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and health & safety standards., • Build a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. About You We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience managing multiple retail stores., • A proven track record of delivering sales growth and improving commercial performance., • Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams., • Excellent commercial awareness and analytical ability., • The confidence to challenge, influence and make decisions., • A hands-on management style and willingness to spend significant time within stores., • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Edinburgh area. If you're an experienced Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi-Site Retail Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence. To apply, please submit your CV via Alexander Steele Recruitment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

CNX Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist contractor for an experienced Estimator / Bid Manager to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to play a key role in securing high-value projects across the construction sector. Working closely with senior management, you will lead the estimating and bid submission process from initial enquiry through to tender submission, helping drive continued business growth. The Role As Estimator / Bid Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive estimates while managing the preparation and submission of high-quality tender documentation. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documentation., • Managing the full bid and tender process from enquiry through to submission., • Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors., • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions., • Preparing pricing schedules, take-offs and cost breakdowns., • Liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the tender process., • Supporting negotiations and post-tender clarifications., • Maintaining an organised pipeline of tender opportunities and submission deadlines., • Assisting with continuous improvement of estimating and bid processes. About You We're looking for someone who has: • Previous experience as an Estimator, Bid Manager or in a combined estimating/bid management role within the construction industry., • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials and tendering procedures., • Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail., • The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications., • Strong communication and organisational skills., • The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously while working to strict deadlines., • A proactive and solution-focused approach., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software. What's on Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience., • Company pension., • Annual leave entitlement., • Ongoing professional development and training., • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work., • Supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. If you're an experienced Estimator or Bid Manager looking for your next challenge with a successful and expanding contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through CNX Recruitment with your CV for a confidential discussion

Senior Planner – Housebuilding Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent The Role We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join an established and growing housebuilding business in Edinburgh. The successful Senior Planner will be responsible for managing the planning process across a portfolio of residential developments, from initial site appraisal through to detailed planning consent and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner with strong housebuilding experience to take ownership of a varied portfolio of residential projects and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Manage the planning process for residential developments from initial site identification through to planning approval. Prepare and submit planning applications, amendments and supporting documentation. Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, architects, engineers and other external stakeholders. Monitor planning applications and ensure projects progress in line with agreed programmes. Provide planning advice and guidance during the acquisition and development of new sites. Review planning policies, local development plans and emerging planning requirements. Identify potential planning risks and develop strategies to overcome issues and delays. Coordinate external consultants and ensure planning submissions are completed to a high standard. Attend planning meetings, site meetings and consultations with relevant stakeholders. Support the wider development team with feasibility, site appraisal and acquisition activities. Keep up to date with changes to Scottish planning legislation, policy and regulations. Assist with the preparation of reports and updates for senior management. Requirements Proven experience working as a Senior Planner, Planner or Planning Manager within housebuilding, residential development or a related property environment. Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and planning policy. Experience managing residential planning applications from submission through to determination. Commercial awareness and an understanding of the impact planning decisions have on development viability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with development, technical and commercial teams. A relevant planning/property qualification is desirable, alongside membership of the RTPI where applicable. Package & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Company car or car allowance. Pension scheme. Private healthcare. Annual leave allowance. Company benefits package. Opportunity to work on a strong portfolio of residential developments across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Long-term career progression within an established housebuilding business

Commercial Manager - Overhead Lines SPEN Framework Up to £95,000 DOE + Car/Allowance Edinburgh Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a strong background in major infrastructure projects? Do you have hands on commercial experience working under NEC Option C or Option E contracts? If you are looking for a commercially responsible position on a major overhead lines framework, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of significant project packages while working within an established infrastructure environment. My client is seeking a Commercial Manager to support the delivery of major Overhead Lines projects across the SPEN Framework, mainly refurbishment works. You will play a key role in protecting the commercial position of the business, managing contractual risk and ensuring projects are delivered with strong commercial control. What you will be doing As the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major projects from delivery through to final account. You will be: Managing the commercial performance of major Overhead Lines projects across the SPEN Framework. Working closely with project and operational teams to ensure strong cost and contractual control. Overseeing applications, valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts. Monitoring project costs, forecasts, budgets and commercial performance. Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities. Supporting negotiations with clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners. Providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management. Ensuring contractual notices and obligations are managed correctly and within required time scales. Supporting and developing members of the wider commercial team where required. What you will need To be considered for this position, you will ideally have: Previous experience working as a Commercial Manager or in a senior commercial position on major infrastructure projects. Strong experience working with NEC contracts, you will need experience working against Option C or Option E. Experience managing commercially complex projects or significant project packages. A strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, change control and contractual risk. Experience working collaboratively with project delivery teams and clients. Previous experience within Overhead Lines, electricity transmission, utilities or another major infrastructure environment would be highly beneficial. Salary and package You will receive a salary of up to £95,000 dependent on experience, alongside a company car or car allowance. You will also have the opportunity to work on a significant long term framework delivering major infrastructure projects, with scope to develop your commercial career as the programme progresses. Location This role is not site based and does not require national travel. You will primarily be based from the office just outside Edinburgh, although there is flexibility to work from home on a hybrid basis. The exact working pattern can be discussed and agreed with your line manager during the offer process, allowing for a degree of flexibility around your individual circumstances and the requirements of the role. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in major infrastructure projects and strong knowledge of NEC Option C or E contracts, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and find out how this opportunity on the SPEN Framework could support the next stage of your commercial career. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Transmission & Distribution division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke Shaw on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Client information We are working with a leading construction organisation delivering a major £130m project and are looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the project team. Senior Design Manager roles and responsibilities Lead and manage the design process across the £130m project from pre-construction through to delivery. Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners. Ensure design information is delivered on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. Lead design reviews, coordination meetings and technical workshops with key stakeholders. Identify and resolve design, technical and coordination issues before they impact the construction programme. Work closely with the Project Director, Commercial, Planning and Construction teams to ensure successful project delivery. Senior Design Manager requirements Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager within a main contractor environment. Experience working on major construction projects valued at £100m+ Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the design and construction process. Experience managing consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners. Strong understanding of design coordination, technical approvals and design risk management. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills. Strong knowledge of UK construction standards, Building Regulations and CDM requirements. Relevant degree or professional qualification in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is desirable. Senior Design Manager benefits £85,000 - £95,000 salary, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on a prestigious £130m major project. Senior position with significant responsibility and influence over project delivery. Competitive benefits package. Excellent career progression opportunities. Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and highly skilled project team. If you would like to apply for this Senior Design Manager role, click Apply Now

Senior Account Manager Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Reporting to: Regional Sales Director Senior Account Manager | MSP & Technology Services Atrium Associates are proud to be partnering with a market-leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) to recruit an experienced Senior Account Manager to join their growing team in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with MSP experience who enjoys combining new business development with strategic account management. You'll be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing long-term client relationships, and helping organisations maximise the value of their technology investments. The Opportunity Our client is a highly successful and rapidly growing technology services provider, delivering innovative IT, cloud, and cyber security solutions to businesses across the UK. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities while managing and growing an established portfolio of SME clients. You'll take a consultative approach, working closely with decision-makers to understand their business objectives and recommend technology solutions that deliver measurable value. This role offers significant autonomy, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in growth, innovation, and its people. Key Responsibilities Business Development Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and outbound sales activity. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities. Build relationships with prospective customers and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. Account Management Manage and grow an existing portfolio of SME accounts. Conduct regular account reviews and strategic planning meetings. Drive customer retention, satisfaction, and account profitability. Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling services. Consultative Solution Selling Understand customer challenges and business goals. Recommend tailored IT, cloud, and cyber security solutions. Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and business cases. Clearly communicate the commercial value and ROI of proposed solutions. Stakeholder Engagement Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. Act as the primary commercial point of contact for your client portfolio. Work closely with Service Delivery, Technical, and Cyber Security teams to ensure exceptional customer outcomes. Sales Performance Maintain accurate CRM records, account plans, and forecasts. Achieve individual targets across new business, growth, and customer retention. Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities. About You Essential Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a Sales, Business Development, or Account Management role within an MSP environment. Proven track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts. Strong consultative sales approach and commercial awareness. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Experience working within a technology-led sales environment. Strong CRM and pipeline management experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to travel across the region and attend office locations when required. Technical Knowledge Experience selling one or more of the following solutions: Managed IT Support & Service Desk Microsoft 365 Azure & Cloud Services Cyber Security Solutions Backup & Disaster Recovery Endpoint Security SIEM & Security Monitoring Services Desirable Business-related degree. Sales, IT, or CRM certifications. Experience managing complex technology solutions sales cycles. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and uncapped bonus potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus additional company benefits Pension scheme Life assurance and income protection Enhanced family-friendly policies Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Collaborative and supportive culture Employee wellbeing and reward programmes Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology organisation where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, drive commercial success, and play a key role in a growing sales function. If you're an experienced MSP sales professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Atrium Associates. This role may also be suitable for candidates with experience as an Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Client Success Manager, IT Sales Executive, Technology Sales Consultant, or Senior Business Development Manager

Anderson Knight is pleased to be working with a well-established organisation within the environmental sector to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a growing business that is making a positive impact through its environmental and sustainability-focused services. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial insight, and decision-making support across the organisation. Just as importantly, this position will involve the management, development, and mentorship of junior finance team members, making previous staff management experience a key requirement for the role in a fully office-based environment. Key Responsibilities • Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated financial reporting., • Delivering meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support business performance., • Producing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, ensuring stakeholders have accurate and timely information., • Carrying out variance analysis and providing clear explanations of performance against budget and forecast., • Managing and developing members of the finance team, providing leadership, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth., • Reviewing the work of junior team members and ensuring financial information is accurate and submitted to agreed deadlines., • Supporting senior management with financial insight to aid strategic and operational decision-making., • Monitoring key financial and operational KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities across the business., • Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting procedures., • Building strong working relationships with operational managers and key stakeholders across the organisation., • Assisting with month-end, year-end, and audit processes., • Providing ad hoc financial analysis and support for business projects as required. The Ideal Candidate would possess • ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant position or Accounts supervisor role with responsibility for managing or supervising finance staff., • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members while maintaining a collaborative and supportive working environment., • Experience within the environmental, waste management, utilities, renewable energy, or a similar sector would be advantageous., • Strong analytical skills with the confidence to challenge and interpret financial data., • Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP systems., • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels., • Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines., • Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset. The client offers Opportunities for career progression and professional development and supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to play a key role within a growing organisation operating in an increasingly important sector. A competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a driven with strong technical finance skills and a proven track record of leading and developing finance teams, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV in confidence for immediate consideration

Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking organisation within the environmental services to appoint a Finance Manager. As the business enters an exciting phase of expansion, this newly enhanced role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting growth, improving financial processes and helping shape the future of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team, you will help ensure the business continues to deliver accurate financial information, strong financial controls and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Your New RoleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core finance operations and lead the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. You will be responsible for the month-end close process, preparation of management accounts, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will provide meaningful commentary on performance and support senior stakeholders with financial information that drives effective decision-making. The role will oversee day-to-day financial management, including cash flow monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, sales and purchase ledger activities, customer billing and payment runs. You will also support year-end activities, statutory accounts preparation, audit coordination and tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax processes. A key element of the role will involve identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, strengthen controls and develop processes that can support increased transaction volumes as the business continues to scale. You will also have responsibility for mentoring and developing a small finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement across the function. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with previous experience operating within a Finance Manager position or a senior accounting role ready for the next step in your career. You will possess strong technical accounting skills with proven experience of month-end reporting, management accounts preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and year-end processes. Exposure to payroll administration, statutory accounts and audit preparation will also be important. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel skills, strong systems knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous. You will be a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. A collaborative approach, high professional standards and a passion for improving processes will be key to success. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making and play an integral role in developing a finance function that supports future growth. This position offers significant autonomy, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to develop both your leadership skills and commercial finance expertise within a collaborative and values-driven environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together. Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career. Job Purpose At Dalkia Scotland, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Project Manager to join our team. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional service to our customers while ensuring projects are completed profitably, on time, and to a high standard. Key Objectives Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the agreed specification. Control costs and enhance profitability. Drive customer satisfaction and support employee development. Meet and exceed company performance targets through effective leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead the successful completion of projects according to quality and commercial targets. Foster strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for future business. Ensure installations meet all required standards and regulations. Develop, lead, and motivate project teams and subcontractors. Manage budgets and report financial performance to senior management. Prepare tenders for additional work as required. Support technical delivery by leveraging internal and external expertise. Carry out staff appraisals and support succession planning within your team. Comply with all Health & Safety policies and company procedures. About You Essential Qualifications & Experience HNC or higher in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent). Come from a Mechanical background (Plumbing, Heating, Pipe-fitting etc) Strong senior management and technical experience in M&E. Proven knowledge of commercial, financial, and project delivery. Excellent communication and customer service skills. High levels of self-motivation and the ability to lead others. Desirable Chartered Engineer status and a relevant degree. Financial management experience. Strong leadership with a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Key Competencies Leadership & Direction Results Through People Drive for Excellence Team Collaboration Clear Communication Strategic Planning & Execution Commercial & Financial Acumen Risk & HSE Management Customer Relationship Management Why Join Us? At Dalkia Scotland, we believe in empowering our people to grow and excel. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact our success. Our Values People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing Better Together – A collaborative team Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you