202 jobs found in Bedfordshire

Client-side, Capital Project & Programme Manager Brief A globally recognised travel operator is looking to transform its estate as part of a new engagement strategy. As a result, they need an expert in Project & Programme Management to outline and deliver the total transformation and construction of their corporate real estate. Outline Our client is expanding its Property Workplace Strategy function as part of a total workplace overhaul programme. This role will be focused on delivering changes to their work environment looking at how they work and the tools they use. This programme links together Property, Facilities, IT and HR and is led by the Programme Director, within the Facilities team. This role will also work closely with the internal PMO to provide regular progress updates to the board and follow the project management framework. The goal is to transform the environment and ways of working that will suit the current and future requirements of our employees, make working easy and enjoyable and supporting to continue to ascertain and retain the highest calibre talent. Core Accountabilities Lead on and maintain all project schedules and documentation, including weekly/monthly reporting, presentation and action log Focus on the benefits and outcomes of change initiatives and projects, to agreed time, cost and quality metrics Works to achieve appropriate project business sponsorship, stakeholder support and engagement, alignment on outcomes Drives alignment and performance to ensure deliverables are supported by embedded organisational & process changes and enabling technology Agrees deliverables aligned with strategic aims and objectives Responsible for delivery of agreed business change initiatives, projects or work streams, ensuring appropriate governance is in place, including support for failing initiatives Ensures project or work stream level controls and reporting is in place Supports the management of work stream, project and other dependencies Act as a point of reference for practices in change delivery and supports continuous improvement in business transformation Identifies learnings and root causes, and supports their use to drive efficient delivery of future initiatives Success Factors Performance - Understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and understands the longer term perspective and implications of decisions. Change - Is open to new ways of doing things and questions existing approaches, views change as an opportunity, comfortable working in a dynamic and ambiguous environment. Relationships - Expresses ideas confidently and clearly, builds positive and constructive relationships with others, gets to know colleagues within their own team and supports them to ensure team goals are achieved. Delivery - Has a clear focus to deliver results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting their plans accordingly, motivating themselves/the team to achieve. Experience Required A strong background in Project/Change Management with experience in office refurb and workplace strategy projects Knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies is preferred Demonstrable capability of delivering cross-functional projects and work streams Has successfully delivered project to cost, time and quality ensuring full benefit realisation Experience of implementing change projects which align both the 'hard' and 'soft' elements of the organisation e.g. strategy, processes, systems, structure, values, behaviour, skills, engagement and communication Ability to lead and successfully engage up to and including board level Financial understanding and appreciation (budgeting, reporting, interpretation) Recognises limitations and requests support to resolve issues that go beyond current capability

My client, one of the UK's leading 5* residential developers, are currently looking for a Senior Site Manager to work on a major 1,200 multi-phase scheme in Dunstable. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all phases...... click apply for full job details

Do you like to work at the forefront of technology? Do you want to develop your skills and experience within a global business? Do you want to engineer products that make the world a safer place? If you answer yes to these questions, then this could be the role for you… The Background One of the largest UK employers within the Defence sector is looking for a number of Engineers to join their..... click apply for full job details

Madisons Recruitment are looking for a Major Project Surveyor to work across London. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading warranty providers. This position will require the successful candidate to report to the Major Projects Surveying Manager and will involve providing site inspection and expertise relating to the risk management of high value projects, from..... click apply for full job details

My client is a reputable residential developer who are looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager in Wilstead (Bedfordshire) for 1 week, with a strong possibility of an extension. This project consists of maisonettes at varying stages, with first completions this Friday. Your role will include assisting the Site Manager in CML's...... click apply for full job details

Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Bedfordshire A rare opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join a long established, hugely successful, contractor in Bedfordshire Our client is family owned and is currently been ran by the 3rd generation...... click apply for full job details

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer Our client is one of the worlds leading Mechanical and Electrical / Facilities Management maintenance companies. They have a turnover of over £3.5 billion and employ a workforce in excess of 80,000 worldwide, with a presence in the FTSE 250...... click apply for full job details

Maintenance Plumber Our client is one of the worlds leading Mechanical and Electrical / Facilities Management maintenance companies. They have a turnover of over £3.5 billion and employ a workforce in excess of 80,000 worldwide, with a presence in the FTSE 250...... click apply for full job details

My client, a commercial main contractor is looking to hire a new Site manager for an exciting new project based in Biggleswade. This company is very well established and has a track record of delivering similar projects across the country. They have continuously produced high quality commercial projects in some of the most prestigious locations across the UK...... click apply for full job details

Role: Area Manager Salary: £26,000 plus paid Company car, Mobile phone and Laptop Job Status: Permanent Location: Luton Vacancy Reference: VR/04088 About the company With over 30 years' experience in total facilities management, our client has the expertise to take care of commercial property requirements, to give complete peace of mind in the form of property support services. The recent position of Area Manager has become available in the Luton Area. Managing 25 sites which include restaurants and Music studios. Accountabilities - for the role of Area Manager To assist the NOA to ensure Payroll Data is Accurate and compliant Comply with compliance of the Companies T&A system Ezi Tracker. Ensure all legal compliance is adhered to on sites we service. Guarantee all Colleagues are visited and coached monthly To satisfy all New staff are Legally employed and accurate data is passed to payroll Make sure all new colleagues are inducted and trained prior to scheduling To ensure all colleague Training is continuously carried out Complete monthly toolbox talks and cascaded to colleagues on sites we service To confirm all service Quality levels are above the set KPI Ensure every site in the Area is Quality Audited Monthly To confirm specific SLA are understood and carried out To make sure all materials are delivered and machinery is legal and in working order Ensure all colleagues are wearing the company branded uniform/PPE Visit every customer each month Carry out any necessary HR in accordance with the companies HR Policy Liaise daily with the National Operations Administrator on attendance/payroll changes. Carry out any minor administration Attend Operations meetings during the month and prepare for these meetings Personal qualities: Solution focussed - you accept that 'unreasonable' customer demands are part of our business and that they present an opportunity to improve our processes and service delivery Innovative - you're constantly on the look-out for ways to make things better Hands on - you're not scared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping to lift, carry and clean when required Empathetic - you see all sides and you make sure solutions are fair to all parties - you want your employees to grow with you! Disciplined - you recognise the importance of process Standard bearer - You set the bar high for yourself and the people that work for you Accountable - you own the outcome, you see things through and you get it over the line Flexible - you are fully aware that this industry is 24/7 at times. Understand that if the needs of the business come first, we all grow Personality - People work for people, know how to deal with people at all levels

Specific Job Description Evolve / review safety designs for products, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishment of safety requirements for assigned systems Focus on directing members of the team to meet critical schedules, resolution of complex technical and operational performance problems...... click apply for full job details

Im currently recruiting for Refuse Loaders based in Bedford. A Local Authority has a fantastic opportunity available for Refuse Loaders to join their busy team. No experience is necessary as the council offer full training. They also provide PPE. It is however essential, that you have a good working ethic, are hard working and punctual...... click apply for full job details

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting a regional main contractor with their search for an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team based in Bedford. Our client has a turnover of £200m a year and have secured a massive amount of work for the years to come. Our client is searching for someone who will have knowledge in all aspects of the estimator role...... click apply for full job details