Total 197 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Birmingham, B15 2TG

PROJECT MANAGER

Position: Project Manager

Location: Birmingham based office - Nationwide projects

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) package

The company:

My client are a family owned business who specialise in restoration and conservation of some of the UK's most prestigious properties, such as listed & historic buildings, stately homes and countrywide landmarks. They have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to join their growing operations team to oversee exciting new projects such as the restoration of heritage building, museums, galleries and churches.

This is unique opportunity for someone who has an interest in modern and historic art buildings to have impact on the conservation of such building.

Project Manager requirements:

• Experience within project management (client has no preference on sector)
• Heritage experience beneficial however no essential
• Commercially minded
• Strong client facing
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Must be will to travel

To Apply:

Apply via job board or send an up to date CV to Jessica Johnston jjohnston@fr-group.co.uk and I will give you a call to discuss the next steps.

Morgan Hunt is current with a Regulatory Body Based in Birmingham seeking a Business Support Administrator to join their Early Careers team. You will work alongside the Early Careers Talent Partner and Early Careers Partner. Your primary role will be to provide essential administrative support, ensuring smooth operations across various activities that help our graduates and apprentices thrive. This is a full-time hybrid temporary position for 18 months paying £19.06 per hour umbrella.

The Business Support Administrator will be responsible for:

• Coordinate and deliver student events on campus and in-office, including organising representatives, workshops, travel, catering, and more.
• Manage the Early Careers inbox, respond to inquiries, and keep records updated.
• Track expenses and maintain the Early Careers finance spreadsheet.
• Organise the training calendar, schedule sessions, manage invitations, and ensure necessary resources are in place.
• Support onboarding activities for graduates and apprentices, including inductions, guest speaker sessions, and maintaining employee records.
• Assist in administrative tasks during peak recruitment periods, such as organising events for work experience, apprenticeship weeks, and induction days.

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The Business Support Administrator will need to have experience in:

• Proven experience in a administrative role within a Membership or Regulatory body.
• Proficiency with Office 365, especially Outlook, Excel, and MS Teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.

If you match the above criteria and would like to work for a regulatory as a Business Support Administrator, please apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Your new company
You will be joining a forward-thinking and innovative Tier 1 contractor whose main purpose is to build a better society with a customer-focused mindset. This contractor has an exciting opportunity working on a dual carriage way project in the Birmingham area which you will be a part of.

Your new role
You will be working as a Planner on a £250 Million + project in the Birmingham area where you will have full responsibility of the contract programme update cycle which has been developed. Therefore, you will maintain it with progress and change. You will maintain existing project controls and assist in review of subcontractor programmes to ensure compliance with NEC. Furthermore, you will be reading drawings, specifications and contracts.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need on-site construction experience as an Engineer or as a Manager as you will be reading drawings, specifications and contracts. Additionally, you will be familiar with working on NEC model contracts under the employment of a Tier 1 Contractor. Furthermore, you will be competent at using Primavera 6. A construction/civil engineering degree is advantageous however not essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get the opportunity to work in an ongoing freelance role within the Birmingham area with a recognised Tier 1 contractor. In addition to this, you will receive access to Hays Temp Worker benefits.

What you need to do now
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.

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Are you an experienced Business Development Manager looking for a new challenge?
Our client, a leading provider of high ticket software solutions in the apparel, footwear, and clothing industries, is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team.

This role involves sourcing new business opportunities and selling innovative solutions to brand owners and sourcing agents across the UK.
The Role:
As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Source and develop new business opportunities within the UK
• Engage with CEOs, Senior Buyers, and IT Directors to present software solutions
• Focus on high ticket orders ranging from £80k to £120k
• Aim to achieve a sales target of £300k

The Candidate:
The ideal Business Development Manager will have:

• Experience in selling high-ticket software solutions
• Proficiency in using social media for business development
• Strong presentation skills at various organisational levels

The client specialises in providing a range of innovative software solutions tailored for the apparel, footwear, and clothing industries. Their expertise and dedication to quality have made them a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their operations.

If you're a Business Development Manager ready to take on a new challenge and drive sales in the dynamic world of apparel and footwear software solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Sales Manager, Account Manager, Software Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, or Key Account Manager, this Business Development Manager position could be an excellent fit for you. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Are you an experienced or newly qualified teacher, who is enthusiastic, creative, energetic and ambitious?

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated and dynamic team, to make a real difference to the lives of children at Yarnfield Primary School. You will provide cover for our Teachers PPA time across the school.

The successful candidate will be need to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2.
• Success in raising children’s attainment.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve, through your own best practice.
• A commitment to working as part of a team to improve standards of teaching and learning.
• Ability to be a positive role model in school.
• Enthusiasm and high expectations of themselves and the children they teach.
• A creative approach to the curriculum and delivering learning in exciting ways.
• A commitment to contributing to wider school life.
• A flexible approach to meet the needs of the school.

In return we can offer you:

• A happy, caring and thriving school with an inclusive ethos.
• A friendly, supportive staff team and Governing Body.
• Opportunities to use your skills and develop professionally.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive Leadership Team.

What the school offers its staff

About our school

Yarnfield Primary School is a three form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery serving a diverse community in South Birmingham. The school is part of the Summit Learning Trust which comprises of five primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form.

Yarnfield Primary is on an exciting journey with OFSTED judging the School Good with outstanding features. Our aim, drive and ambition is to provide the children with real, purposeful high quality learning experiences which inspire and motivate them in achieving their very best.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:

• Employee assistance programme
• High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generous employer pension schemes

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications: 25 November 2024 at 12pm

Interviews will be held week commencing 2 December 2024

Informal visits: please contact the school directly – 0121 693 0362

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be anequal opportunities employerandweare determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What's involved with this role:

Interim Assistant Head - ASC Services & Business Development

Reference no: Gloucestershire 5258104

Pay Rate: £27.09 per hour PAYE

37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

This opening assignment is for 7 months

City: GLOUCESTER

Enhanced DBS disclosure required

Role will be office based initially, with the potential of moving to hybrid in the new year.

Should be experienced in adult social care, service transformation and budget holding/management/monitoring.

The role of Assistant Head of ASC Support Services and Business Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of adult social care services, which align to the Care Act 2014 and the CQC framework. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in people's life by transforming adult social care services to be more responsive and customer focused.

As a strategic member of the Adult Social Care Services and Business Development team, you will be responsible for promoting and driving service development and change in the Customer Services Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of cutting-edge digital tools and strategies to streamline customer interactions, making them more efficient and accessible.
Redefine and streamline processes , ensuring that from first contact you deliver a consistent and positive experience.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare , voluntary sector organisations and community groups to ensure integrated and person-centred approach
Lead the service to deliver high quality services, ensuring that it meets the needs and expectations of the customers, carers, and their families. Linking compliance with national regulations and standards, contributing to the wider strategic goals of the Adult Social Care sector.
Line manage the Customer Services Operations Manager, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the customer service team, including Your Circle, Blue Badge, The Adult Helpdesk and Reception
Manage the financial resources associated with the team, including undertaking budget holder responsibilities
Ensure services respond and contribute to improved outcomes for individuals and deliver the council’s plans, priorities, and
strategies to achieve value for money, consistent with good practice
Take a lead for audit and quality assurance within the services, developing and monitoring performance mechanisms

Qualifications:

Professional qualification in relevant field (Degree or equivalent level professional qualification)

Knowledge:

Significant knowledge of social care legislation and ability to apply knowledge appropriately.

Experience:

Proven experience of developing and delivering challenging business plans and achieving targets through strong performance and resource management.
Proven experience of the preparation and presentation of information to relevant stakeholders.
Experience of leading and successfully delivering major projects
Substantial post-qualification experience of working in a statutory health or social care setting demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience of managing budgets within target
Experience of managing social care service functions
Experience of providing professional supervision.
Experience of change management and service development.
Proven track record in the leadership, management, and development of services.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to provide professional leadership and guidance.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of personnel / human resource management issues e.g., recruitment and retention, performance management.
Able to demonstrate significant experience of multidisciplinary service delivery for adults and older people, including health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of quality assurance / performance management methods.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us directly via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.

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Job Ref: Gloucestershire 5258104


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

As a Lead IT Project Manager, you will:

-Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.

-Lead the team in: identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.

-Provide project leadership during planning, design, and execution phases of Information Technology (IT) projects (software engineering, hosting, networking, telecommunications. and others). The work includes team leadership, planning, coordination among project members, and documenting project artifacts.

-Determine the impact of changes to existing systems or infrastructure components. Ensure security controls and requirements are incorporated; contribute information and documentation for Security Plans.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

Job Opportunity: Project Administrator (Temp-to-Perm) - Birmingham, £30-£33K

Full time in the office during training, but will then be hybrid working

Are you a focused, driven Project Administrator with a passion for keeping things on track? We're looking for a proactive Project Admin/Coordinator to join a Global Engineering Firm based in central Birmingham. You'll work closely with project managers and clients, overseeing project progress, tracking milestones, and maintaining clear communication across the board.

All candidates applying must be available immediately as the client are looking to get someone into the position quickly.

Duties will include the following:

• Monitor and report on project progress, tackling delays and handling any issues smoothly
• Act as the main point of contact for project status, keeping clients and team members aligned
• Coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings, track expenses, and ensure health, safety, and compliance standards
• Bring ideas to improve project efficiency and document lessons learned for continuous enhancement

The ideal candidate will come from an Engineering or similar background, working as an administrator on large scale/ high profile projects. You will be highly organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting driving the project forward to a strict deadline. Flexible but driven in your approach to working. The role will be assisting with not only the administration, but you will also be client facing, updating the client on the milestones as well as being the first point of contact.

If you are a project administrator looking to be part of a very exciting project, then please do apply directly to the advert!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

IT Project Managers - Software

Permanent - 37 hours per week between 9am - 5pm

Salary: £42,939

Mandatory requirement to be onsite 2 days a week (Mondays and Tuesdays) with a frequent need to be onsite up to 5 days a week when required due to overseeing infrastructure works relating to estates moves

Birmingham City University is recruiting for 2 x IT Project Manager on a Permanent basis to join our IT Project Management Office

The main purpose of these roles is to manage the delivery of IT projects in support of our Software Portfolio which delivers our Technology and Digital Improvement Strategies

• You will creating and co-ordinating plans that involve Software suppliers, Technical Architects and IT Operational Technical teams
• You will work with senior stakeholders to define and maintain project plans, engaging with and influencing to ensure the project will deliver agreed business objectives on time, within cost and to defined quality levels
• You will also work with other project leads and team managers across IT Services and the wider University to ensure that the projects deliver in line with ongoing strategic developments and standards
• Knowledge and experience of managing and delivering Software projects is essential to be able to provide subject matter expert network knowledge on risks and dependencies, as well as be experienced in managing challenges around customer requirements and timescales versus capacity both technically and operationally

Essential role requirements:

• Plan, schedule, monitor and report on project activities to ensure that each part contributes to the overall achievement of the projects
• Identify issues with project delivery, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the benefits to be realised and ensure that these are managed appropriately and reported effectively
• Produce clear, timely and accurate project documentation - Business cases, PID's, Plans, RAID logs and reports
• In managing the project, you will work closely with relevant team leads and suppliers to initiate required works, monitor delivery and recommend corrective action where appropriate and reporting on overall project status
• Be proactive in strategic engagement with technical teams, building strong working relationships and understanding of their technical areas
• Demonstrative experience in gathering Epics, User stories, and supporting the Business Analysis function on gathering clear sets of requirements is essential
• Ability to stage plan well, defining clear and measurable milestones is needed
• Strong financial budgeting, forecasting and management is required
• Maintain an accurate RAID log, and proactive review and execution of mitigations is imperative
• Excellent workshop hosting, board preparation and delivery is required - including setting agendas with clear outcomes, and presenting quality
• Work with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand and agree what will meet their needs and to ensure that appropriate expectations are defined
• Demonstrate a successful track record of managing projects in a complex working environment especially in the areas of software, applications and integrations
• Excellent stakeholder expectations management, communication, project documentation skills required, along with strong project management knowledge and experience
• This role requires a self-starter, who is extremely organised, proactive, has strong attention to detail and has a minimum of 5 years experience in IT project management

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Out of Home media owner, operating more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide. This company is known for its friendly and culture-led environment, valuing and supporting employees to be their best. They also care about the communities they work with and the environment.Your new role
As an experienced ICP Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the rapidly growing street furniture estate, leading the ICP (Independent Connection Provider) accreditation and ongoing connection management. You will contribute to the planning, execution, and successful closure of projects within the construction portfolio. Your leadership skills and in-depth knowledge will be instrumental in driving the success of these projects. The role will support the goal to become an ICP by Q2 2025 and will report to the Head of Health and Safety. You will be taking the company through the NERS accreditation from start to finish.
What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working in the construction industry, specifically in Electrical projects.
• Strong electrical background in the DNO, IDNO, or ICP industry.
• Experience with installation or project management of electrical infrastructure up to 11 kV to NERS requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and compliance on construction sites.
• Professional Project Management Qualification such as APM PMQ/PPQ or Prince2. (Not essential)
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the highways or related industries such as utility networks.

What you'll get in return
What You'll Get in Return

• Salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance depending on your preference
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus up to 12% of your annual salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme matched to 8%
• Life Insurance and Income Protection scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, and a whole host of discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Volunteering days
• Employee Discounts across hundreds of retailers

What you need to do now


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.

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Hays Technology are working closely with a client looking for an Oracle Project Services Lead to support them with their hypercare period after an ERP implementation.

This role will be up to £800 p/d inside IR35 and hybrid 2 days p/w onsite in the West Midlands.

For this role you will need experience in:

• Support Internal Mobility & Restructuring: Assist in managing the internal recruitment and mobility processes during the restructuring phase. Ensure alignment with the clients post-go-live objectives for Oracle Cloud.
• Oversee External Recruitment: Provide hands-on leadership in supporting external recruitment activities.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact between the client and third-party service providers. Facilitate effective communication to ensure that all post-go-live technical issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Hypercare Support:
  Manage the transition from SI support to the client based on the handover plan
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Oracle Fusion Board to ensure smooth system performance and operational handovers during the hypercare period. Support the alignment of technical support with the broader strategic goals.
• Regular Status Reporting: Facilitate review meetings with third-party providers to discuss system performance, open issues, and areas for improvement. Provide updates to the Oracle Fusion Board on system performance and recruitment-related activities.
• Issue Escalation: Post-hypercare, managing the escalation process for any unresolved issues with Oracle or third-party providers, ensuring that problems are addressed efficiently.
• Support Documentation: Ensure that system changes and updates are documented and communicated to relevant internal teams, ensuring consistency in system usage and support.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that all processes and procedures are aligned with the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Maintenance: Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the timely and efficient implementation of quarterly patches to ensure system stability and compliance.

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

Electrical Project Engineer - Electric Vehicle Charging

Birmingham, B24 9QG.

Immediate start.

Long term contract or full time permanent position.

The company is a UK leading organisation specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the automotive and food processing industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes electrical, process pipework and plant installations, planned and preventive maintenance, environmental services and many other engineering services associated with the automotive and food industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a electrical project engineer to join the Automotive Services division, managing electric vehicle charging installation projects across the UK.

Duties

As an experienced and qualified electrical project engineer, you'll be based in the company's regional office in Castle Bromwich, working with a range of clients on various manufacturing facilities across the UK. Primary responsibilities will be to deliver electric vehicle charging installation works in line with the company's procedures to QHSE standards. Typical duties will include, carrying out site surveys and producing detailed scope of work documentation, work schedules, and projects plans. Preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates and quotations in line with the client requirements. Producing detailed, works schedules, resources and projects plans. Compiling health and safety documentation to include the production of method statements and risk assessments. Other duties will include managing in house and subcontract resources allocated to a project and delivering projects on time, within budget and ideally exceeding customer's expectations.

About You

Based ideally in Birmingham you will need to live within a commutable distance of B24 9QG.

Previous experience as a project or contract engineer within the electric vehicle industry ideally E.V charging equipment AC up to 44kW and DC up to 350kW would be advantageous. Experience in the electrical contracting industry is essential, specifically in an industrial or heavy commercial environment.

Full UK driving licence is essential.

Interested?

The role offers a salary commensurate with experience, a range of company benefits including company car plus excellent training and career progression.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David Cheal on 07711 734 452 to discuss the job in more detail. This is an immediate start.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new role

Head of Planning - Major Projects

To drive excellence in Project and Programme Planning through the development, delivery and maintenance of a governance framework for Planning and Schedule management together with Planning and Scheduling management tools and systems and the enhancement of in-house capability; to enable the timely, safe, efficient and customer focused delivery of the Programme.

Location: Birmingham

What you'll be leading on

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative, working relationships with Programme Senior Leadership Team, Programme Management Office (PMO) management team, and Programme delivery teams; to ensure a strong understanding of business needs, to ensure that the requirements for high quality Planning management tools and systems are fully understood and addressed at both Project and Programme level, to identify key areas for improvement, to share best practices and to resolve complex issues.
• Work with the Programme Management Office, Programme & Project teams and wider Major Projects directorate to develop and deliver the Planning and Scheduling management strategy, consistent with corporate standards and incorporating industry best practices; that ensures control and delivers effective processes, mechanisms and tools.
• Lead the development of Enterprise Planning management tools and systems at a Project, Programme and Portfolio level, to drive measurable results in terms of increasing the efficiency of the Programme and its constituent projects and enable the provision of Management Information (MI)
• To develop processes and procedures that ensure all project schedules provided by designers, delivery partners / contractors and any 3rd party suppliers are provided to a consistently high quality into a centralised location, such that data can be interrogated consistently programme and project-wide and meet Contractual Requirements both internally and externally (NEC3/4).
• Support Directors, Project Managers/Sponsors and their teams through the provision of programme and project analysis, identifying and reporting emerging issues and trends in performance and behaviours related to Planning & Schedule management; to enable the identification of best practices and opportunities for improvement.

To be successful you'll need

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience, with professional accreditations in Planning & Scheduling, Project & Programme Management.
• Extensive operational knowledge and understanding of Project and Programme Management methodologies, tools and techniques (Oracle Primavera P6, MSP, Deltek Acumen Suite of Tools).
• Extensive operational knowledge and understanding of various forms of contract, specifically NEC and the various treatment of Programme time impact, risk & change as a consequence of Change Events (Compensation Events).

A bit about us

We are responsible for major enhancements to our road network. We make roads safer, journeys more reliable and unlock economic growth. At the same time, we seek out ways to create opportunities for sustainable travel, help nature to thrive and support our journey to net zero carbon.

Our team of around 800 work closely with the supply chain to design and construct road projects as well as develop a pipeline of possible projects as we look to the future.

Want to know more?

To request a copy of the role profile, please contact .oraclecloud.com quoting reference number #5712

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Planner

Construction - Main Contracting
Location: Birmingham
Package: £70,000-£85,000, 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, generous pension, life assurance

Are you an experienced planner ready to drive impactful construction projects? As Senior Planner, you'll work closely with our Head of Planning, Bid Directors, and Project Delivery Teams to develop and monitor comprehensive construction programs. From tender submissions and scheduling to resource allocation and on-site coordination, your expertise will keep projects on track through every phase.

You'll play a critical role in preparing Programmes, Method Statements, and Logistics Plans, while also reviewing subcontractor schedules, analyzing project drawings, and providing reliable program data. Strong communication and a team-focused approach are essential as you support both project delivery and team development.

The company you'll be joining are a £700m turnover main contractor who work on building projects from £5m-£150m in value across both public and private sector. This is a new region for them, however one they're heavily investing in and that is the same for this role. There is no reason this can't progress to head of level or director in a short time.

We're looking for a skilled planner with a solid construction background, knowledge of industry tools, and the ability to manage complex schedules with precision and clarity.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a flexible, supportive environment, apply today by sending your CV or calling the Randstad Birmingham office.

Randstad CPE 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 more than 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.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience in taking full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of a number of large-scale complex projects, utilising both internal and external suppliers.
• Demonstratable skills in effective project control, change control, risk management, ensuring testing processes are maintained, using data to respond appropriately and develop solutions.
• Experience of managing complex external dependencies that have required significant planning and prioritising in order to ensure pace and quality of delivery is maintained
• Concise communication with the team and stakeholders. Explaining complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and influencing Senior level decision making.
• Experience in identifying appropriate development for both themselves and their team to improve the delivery.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will be working on a number of complex end-to-end digital transformation projects, ensuring project control, risk identification & management, project reporting and stakeholder engagement. As a senior member of the team, you will be lending your extensive experience and skills to guide, support and coach a team of project managers.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £66,058

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and increasing by one day after 5 years, and up to 31 day after 10 years.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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