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Russell Taylor
20/10/2026
Full time
Associate Director - Transport & Highways London or Southampton Permanent An opportunity to help shape and grow a successful Transport team - with a clear pathway towards Director level. Are you an experienced and ambitious Transport Planning or Highways professional with good project delivery and client development skills who is looking to take your career to the next level? We are currently working with one of the UK's leading, multidisciplinary consultancy businesses who is looking to appoint an Associate Director - Transport to help continue the growth and development of its established Transport team in the South of England. The role can be based from either the central London or Southampton office, with flexibility around the successful candidate's preferred location. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than simply managing projects. You will play a key role in growing the Transport team across London and the South of England, developing new client relationships, identifying opportunities and helping to secure and deliver new business. The existing Transport team comprises around 34 professionals across the Southeast of England, with further growth planned. You will become an important senior figure within the team, helping to shape its future direction and supporting the delivery of an expanding portfolio of projects. There is particular interest in individuals who already have strong client and industry connections that can be leveraged to generate new opportunities, although you will also have the opportunity to develop existing relationships with clients working across other areas of the wider business. Importantly, this role offers a clear opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director to progress quickly towards Director level as the team and workload continue to grow. What You'll Be Doing You will combine technical leadership, project delivery, client management and business development, including: • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients across London and the South East. • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the private and public sectors. • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary business to maximise cross-selling and internal BD opportunities. • Leading and overseeing the successful delivery of transport planning and highways projects. • Providing technical and strategic input across development and infrastructure projects. • Supporting the continued growth, development and performance of the regional Transport team. • Managing project budgets, programmes, quality and commercial performance. • Mentoring and developing less experienced members of the team. • Representing the business at client meetings, industry events and other business-development opportunities. • Helping to shape the future strategy and direction of the Transport South business. The Person We are keen to hear from ambitious and commercially minded transport professionals who are ready to take on greater responsibility. You may currently be working as an Associate Director, Principal Consultant, Technical Director or Senior Transport Planner / Highways professional and be looking for an opportunity where you can have a greater influence on the growth of a business. Ideally, you will bring: • Significant experience within Transport Planning and/or Highways Design. • A broad technical background rather than being restricted to one particular area of transport. • Experience delivering transport studies, assessments, highways schemes or infrastructure projects. • Experience working with private developers and/or public-sector clients. • Excellent client-facing and communication skills. • A proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships. • A demonstrable appetite for business development. • The drive, enthusiasm and commercial awareness to help grow a successful team. • Experience managing, mentoring and developing other professionals. • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification. • Chartered status with CIHT, CILT, ICE or another relevant professional body would be advantageous. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not simply another senior transport position. You will be joining an established multidisciplinary consultancy with the scale, expertise and wider client base to support your ambitions, while having the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth of the Transport business. If you are an ambitious Transport professional who is ready to take ownership of your own client relationships, help grow a team and ultimately progress into a Director-level position, this could be an excellent next step. Interested? If you would like to find out more about the opportunity, the projects currently being delivered, the growth plans for the Transport team and the potential progression towards Director level, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .
Russell Taylor Chester, Cheshire
20/10/2026
Full time
Do you have major power / energy construction projects and stakeholder management experience? Are you looking to lead multiple construction CAPEX projects at a large historical process engineering facility? This role doesn't just offer a great package but also the chance to be working on helping with the UK's decarbonisation initiatives within exciting and interesting projects. Head of Construction and Enabling - UK CAPEX Projects Lead the construction of the North West's low-carbon energy future This is an opportunity to take a leading role in some of the most strategically important energy projects in the UK. Our vision is to become a leading producer of low-carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. As a major energy business, we currently produce more than 16% of the UK's road transport fuels, supply critical feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing significantly in low-carbon energy solutions. The opportunity As Head of Construction and Enabling - UK CAPEX Projects, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all on-site construction delivery across a portfolio of high-value EPC projects within a live refinery environment. This is a pivotal leadership position, with end-to-end accountability for construction execution - from enabling works and site readiness through to commissioning and handover. You will lead complex, multi-contractor construction activities across civil, mechanical and electrical & instrumentation disciplines, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, to specification and in line with programme commitments. Working in a challenging brownfield environment, you will be central to managing interfaces, sequencing activities and controlling the risks associated with simultaneous operations (SIMOPS). You will also act as a key interface with regulatory bodies, including the HSE and relevant authorities, during inspections, audits and project assurance activities. When required, you will deputise for the Head of UK Project Delivery, providing senior leadership and continuity across the wider project delivery function. What you'll be responsible for Provide visible, strategic leadership across multi-disciplinary construction activities and multiple project sites. Lead contractor performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme and delivery. Drive construction commercial performance, including change control, claims management and alignment with contract strategy. Oversee enabling works and ensure sites are fully prepared for safe and efficient construction execution. Maintain accountability for compliance with CDM 2015, COMAH and UK HSE requirements. Proactively identify and resolve complex construction issues, risks and project interfaces, including SIMOPS. Ensure robust temporary works governance throughout project delivery. Lead construction input into commissioning and support a safe, efficient transition into operations. Build strong relationships with project teams, contractors, operational stakeholders and regulatory bodies. About you You'll be an experienced construction leader who thrives in complex industrial environments and has a proven track record of delivering major EPC projects in live UK operating sites. You will bring the credibility to lead from the front, challenge constructively and influence decisions at every level. You understand that successful construction delivery is about more than technical execution - it's about creating a culture where people work safely, contractors perform effectively and complex projects maintain momentum. You'll combine strong technical construction expertise with commercial awareness, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving. You'll bring Extensive experience leading EPC construction delivery on large-scale industrial or energy projects. Strong practical knowledge of COMAH, CDM 2015 and UK construction standards. A proven track record of managing multiple contractors, disciplines and complex site interfaces. Significant experience delivering projects in brownfield or operational environments. Strong leadership of construction safety, audits and QA/QC processes, including ITPs, inspections and punch-list management. Commercial awareness, including experience managing construction budgets, change and contractor performance. The ability to operate confidently under pressure and make sound decisions where safety, cost, quality and schedule must be balanced. Experience leading teams through critical delivery phases such as turnarounds, commissioning and handover. Why join us? You'll be joining an organisation at an important point in its evolution - balancing the responsibility of maintaining the UK's essential energy supply with the opportunity to help shape a lower-carbon future. You'll have the chance to lead major, technically challenging capital projects in a live and highly complex industrial environment, working alongside experienced engineering, project and operational professionals. This is a role where your leadership will have a tangible impact: on project performance, on site safety, on our people and on the future of energy in the North West. Our benefits Competitive salary 10% company pension contribution 25 days' holiday, increasing with service Private medical insurance Flexible benefits, including holiday purchase Employee Assistance Programme with access to a range of exclusive discounts Free secure on-site car parking Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .
Russell Taylor Warrington, Cheshire
07/10/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager who is happy travelling on site 50% of the time? Do you have either Highways or roadworks project experience? Are you dynamic and energetic with a desire to be in a lively active role? Warrington £50-60,000 Car package Role Overview To lead and continually improve the Company's Health & Safety performance, ensuring safe systems of work, effective risk management and compliance with legal, client and industry requirements. The role will provide leadership across Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental matters, with Health & Safety as the primary focus. Particular emphasis will be placed on the safe delivery of highways, roadworks, civil engineering and construction activities, including compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and ISO 45001:2018, with working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Key Responsibilities Lead and promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the business. Develop, implement and continually improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to operational and site teams. Lead site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions. Monitor legal, regulatory, client and certification compliance and communicate relevant changes. Manage Health & Safety risks associated with highways and roadworks, including traffic management, temporary works, excavation, plant and machinery, and working adjacent to live traffic. Support and influence managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain high safety standards. Deliver effective Health & Safety training, briefings and toolbox talks. Lead the QHSE function and support continual improvement across Quality and Environmental systems. Maintain and improve the QMS, including non-conformance, corrective actions, internal auditing, document control and supplier management. Liaise with clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and external authorities on QHSE matters. Key Skills & Experience 10+ years' Health & Safety experience, ideally within the highways, roadways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction sector. Significant site-based Health & Safety management experience, with proven experience in highways/roadworks environments highly desirable. Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001:2018. Practical understanding of highways construction, traffic management, temporary works, excavation, plant and machinery, and working alongside live traffic. Experience of managing and influencing site teams, subcontractors and contractors. Strong risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation and compliance experience. Minimum 5 years' experience managing or supervising people and leading operational teams. Ability to deliver effective training, toolbox talks and safety briefings. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. NEBOSH General Certificate or higher is essential, together with relevant auditing and incident investigation training. Personal Attributes Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused. Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. Robust and consistent in identifying and addressing Health & Safety risks. Analytical, organised and results-driven. Confident in leading teams and challenging unsafe practices. Responsive, approachable and able to work effectively with operational teams. Key Deliverables Strengthen and embed a positive Health & Safety culture across the Company. Maintain compliance with statutory, client, regulatory and certification requirements. Reduce operational risk through effective planning, assurance and continual improvement. Provide strong Health & Safety support to managers and site teams. Improve Health & Safety performance through inspections, audits, incident investigation, behavioural safety and risk management. Maintain effective controls for the selection, monitoring and management of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Support the continued development of the Company's Quality and Environmental management systems. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .
Russell Taylor
07/10/2026
Full time
Building Services Manager - North West Location: Manchester / Liverpool Employer: Tier One Main Contractor Salary: Competitive salary package, dependent on experience Working: Flexible & Agile Working Job Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a leading Tier One main contractor, supporting a busy portfolio of projects across the North West. Reporting to the Head of Building Services, this is an excellent opportunity for a committed Building Services professional to join a well-established and experienced technical team. The successful candidate will bring energy, fresh ideas and a forward-thinking approach, helping to deliver intelligent and innovative solutions across a range of projects. The Opportunity This role would suit a number of backgrounds, including: • An experienced Building Services Engineer or Coordinator looking to take the next step in their M&E career. • An experienced Building Services Consultant looking for a new career path. • An experienced M&E Project Manager looking to gain experience working for a Tier One main contractor. • An established Building Services professional with previous main contractor experience looking for a new challenge. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical Building Services / M&E support to project and pre-construction teams. • Ensure the design and installation of M&E services is fully coordinated, buildable, cost-effective and compliant with contractual requirements. • Review and evaluate M&E tenders, identifying risks and opportunities within the design. • Oversee the design and installation of M&E systems throughout the project lifecycle. • Work closely with project teams, designers, consultants, subcontractors and clients. • Provide technical input and support from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. • Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and project delivery. • Support the delivery of innovative and intelligent Building Services solutions. • Ensure M&E works are delivered to the required programme, quality and safety standards. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about Building Services and wants to make a real contribution to the delivery of high-quality construction projects. You will ideally have: • A qualification or equivalent skills and experience at Level 6 / Degree level, preferably within a Mechanical or Electrical discipline. • Previous experience working for a main contractor. • Strong technical knowledge of M&E / Building Services. • Experience coordinating the design and installation of building services. • Design experience would be advantageous. • Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery. • Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. • A proactive approach with the ability to bring fresh thinking and new ideas. • A genuine passion for the built environment and delivering exceptional projects. Essential Requirements • Right to work in the UK, or eligibility to obtain this. • Full UK Driving Licence, or the ability to obtain one. • Willingness to travel across North West projects. • Previous experience within Building Services / M&E and construction. What's on Offer? • Competitive salary package, dependent on experience. • Flexible and agile working. • Opportunity to work for a Tier One main contractor. • Excellent career development and progression opportunities. • Exposure to major construction projects across the North West. • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and established technical team. • A role where your ideas, technical knowledge and experience can genuinely make a difference. Interested? If you're an experienced Building Services Manager, Building Services Engineer M&E Project Manager or Building Services Consultant looking for your next career move, I'd be keen to speak with you. Call Amanda: Email your CV: Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .