Onward
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £59,800 per annum 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. We are seeking an Operations Manager - Housing Repairs to lead the delivery of our housing repairs service across the Merseyside region. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for achieving all contractual commitments and KPIs, embedding a strong first time fix culture, and ensuring our workforce is well resourced, motivated, and fully supported to deliver an excellent customer experience. Based from our Watson Building (Liverpool) office , the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for over in house trade colleagues operating across Merseyside and Wirral areas. The role involves working closely within our neighbourhood teams across the region, with occasional opportunities for home working. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Quality Manage the day-to-day repairs teams to deliver quality, customer focused services that provides excellent value for money. Supporting the delivery of a plan and the continuous improvements and efficiency of the services provided. Ensure effective quality control and quality assurance is undertaken on the work carried out. Resources Effective management of productivity and work planning systems to ensure the robust use of all resources including supply chain. Successfully manage resources to deliver the agreed KPI's and operating plan. Lead the teams to identify where improvements can be gained, providing support to all direct reports on any evolving issues within the service. Financial & Value for Money Ensure key operational and financial targets are achieved in line with the aims of the business. Support the identification and implementation of new streams of business or operational areas to ensure Onward Repairs offers maximum value for money for Onward Homes. Health & Safety Ensuring safe methods of working are adopted, all H & S measures are adhered to and that operatives are suitably qualified and trained to the required standard to deliver the work. Systems Responsible for appropriate systems and controls that support the delivery of projects, continuous improvement and risks are monitored and managed effectively. Management, Leadership and Culture Change Manage budgets, resources and priorities of the team ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to deliver agreed performance targets and customer satisfaction. Drive culture change based on the Onward values. Partnership Working Identify, build and develop an extensive network of internal and external partnerships to ensure that the interests of the organisation are represented. Be an ambassador for the organisation and an advocate for our customers What skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours are we looking for Essential Experience of the management of a similar construction trade based maintenance business. Proven ability to deliver a quality customer centred repairs service. Commercial knowledge and understanding. Ability to effectively manage productivity, and resource/work planning. Ability to manage an effective supply chain. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and customers. Experience of managing and leading a team operating to a high level of performance at a similar level within a diverse organisation. Qualifications Essential: (HNC) in Building or Construction Relevant IOSH Health and Safety qualification and/ or experience. Desirable BSC Building and Construction or Level 6 CIOB, Chartered Surveyor or Equal and Relevant Qualification. Recognised Trade Qualification. About The Organisation About Onward Onward Repairs is the in house repairs and maintenance service for Onward Homes, keeping customers' homes safe, secure and well maintained. Our skilled teams deliver responsive repairs, planned works and voids services, combining high standards, strong teamwork and a customer first approach. We invest in our people and take pride in making a real difference to our communities. Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £59,800 per annum 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. We are seeking an Operations Manager - Housing Repairs to lead the delivery of our housing repairs service across the Merseyside region. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for achieving all contractual commitments and KPIs, embedding a strong first time fix culture, and ensuring our workforce is well resourced, motivated, and fully supported to deliver an excellent customer experience. Based from our Watson Building (Liverpool) office , the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for over in house trade colleagues operating across Merseyside and Wirral areas. The role involves working closely within our neighbourhood teams across the region, with occasional opportunities for home working. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Quality Manage the day-to-day repairs teams to deliver quality, customer focused services that provides excellent value for money. Supporting the delivery of a plan and the continuous improvements and efficiency of the services provided. Ensure effective quality control and quality assurance is undertaken on the work carried out. Resources Effective management of productivity and work planning systems to ensure the robust use of all resources including supply chain. Successfully manage resources to deliver the agreed KPI's and operating plan. Lead the teams to identify where improvements can be gained, providing support to all direct reports on any evolving issues within the service. Financial & Value for Money Ensure key operational and financial targets are achieved in line with the aims of the business. Support the identification and implementation of new streams of business or operational areas to ensure Onward Repairs offers maximum value for money for Onward Homes. Health & Safety Ensuring safe methods of working are adopted, all H & S measures are adhered to and that operatives are suitably qualified and trained to the required standard to deliver the work. Systems Responsible for appropriate systems and controls that support the delivery of projects, continuous improvement and risks are monitored and managed effectively. Management, Leadership and Culture Change Manage budgets, resources and priorities of the team ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to deliver agreed performance targets and customer satisfaction. Drive culture change based on the Onward values. Partnership Working Identify, build and develop an extensive network of internal and external partnerships to ensure that the interests of the organisation are represented. Be an ambassador for the organisation and an advocate for our customers What skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours are we looking for Essential Experience of the management of a similar construction trade based maintenance business. Proven ability to deliver a quality customer centred repairs service. Commercial knowledge and understanding. Ability to effectively manage productivity, and resource/work planning. Ability to manage an effective supply chain. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and customers. Experience of managing and leading a team operating to a high level of performance at a similar level within a diverse organisation. Qualifications Essential: (HNC) in Building or Construction Relevant IOSH Health and Safety qualification and/ or experience. Desirable BSC Building and Construction or Level 6 CIOB, Chartered Surveyor or Equal and Relevant Qualification. Recognised Trade Qualification. About The Organisation About Onward Onward Repairs is the in house repairs and maintenance service for Onward Homes, keeping customers' homes safe, secure and well maintained. Our skilled teams deliver responsive repairs, planned works and voids services, combining high standards, strong teamwork and a customer first approach. We invest in our people and take pride in making a real difference to our communities. Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
Hyreus
Inverness, Highland
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising all logistics activities to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the project. Working closely with project teams, supply chain partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders, the role ensures the effective movement of people, plant, materials, and equipment while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and transport requirements. This position requires a proactive leader with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills who can drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of performance within a fast-paced construction environment. Responsibilities Lead all project logistics operations, including supply chain coordination, transport management, stores management, and site logistics planning. Develop and implement logistics strategies that support programme delivery, maximise efficiency, and minimise disruption to construction activities. Plan and manage site logistics infrastructure, including access routes, traffic management, site accommodation, security arrangements, lifting operations, temporary services, material storage, and waste management. Coordinate the movement of labour, plant, materials, equipment, and deliveries to ensure construction activities are fully supported and programme objectives are achieved. Manage all internal and external traffic management activities, ensuring road networks, access points, and vehicle movements are safe, compliant, and efficient. Ensure logistics operations protect the workforce, the public, project assets, and vulnerable road users from transport-related risks. Establish and maintain systems for vehicle compliance, defect reporting, load management, delivery scheduling, and logistics record keeping. Ensure all drivers, vehicles, suppliers, and subcontractors meet project and legislative requirements before accessing site. Maintain compliance with transport legislation, traffic management requirements, security regulations, and company policies and procedures. Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments, and regular performance reviews. Develop and deliver logistics inductions, toolbox talks, training programmes, and awareness campaigns to improve workforce competence and compliance. Manage logistics service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure performance, quality, safety, and value-for-money objectives are achieved. Collaborate with project management, planning, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and optimise project delivery. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, local authorities, emergency services, transport agencies, and other key stakeholders. Manage project communications relating to logistics, including signage, noticeboards, reporting systems, and workforce communications. Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel, supporting recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and professional development. Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction, innovation, sustainability, and increased project profitability. Capture, share, and embed lessons learned and best practices across projects and the wider business to drive continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate Proven experience managing logistics operations on major construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or complex project environments. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery processes, and site-based logistics operations. Extensive knowledge of transport legislation, traffic management requirements, and logistics compliance standards, including regulations applicable within Scotland. Relevant qualification in logistics, traffic management, supply chain management, construction management, or a related discipline. Demonstrable track record of improving operational performance, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and delivering successful project outcomes. Commercially aware with an understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and project controls. Excellent organisational, planning, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Strong communication and relationship management skills, capable of influencing and collaborating at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems. Committed to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising all logistics activities to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the project. Working closely with project teams, supply chain partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders, the role ensures the effective movement of people, plant, materials, and equipment while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and transport requirements. This position requires a proactive leader with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills who can drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of performance within a fast-paced construction environment. Responsibilities Lead all project logistics operations, including supply chain coordination, transport management, stores management, and site logistics planning. Develop and implement logistics strategies that support programme delivery, maximise efficiency, and minimise disruption to construction activities. Plan and manage site logistics infrastructure, including access routes, traffic management, site accommodation, security arrangements, lifting operations, temporary services, material storage, and waste management. Coordinate the movement of labour, plant, materials, equipment, and deliveries to ensure construction activities are fully supported and programme objectives are achieved. Manage all internal and external traffic management activities, ensuring road networks, access points, and vehicle movements are safe, compliant, and efficient. Ensure logistics operations protect the workforce, the public, project assets, and vulnerable road users from transport-related risks. Establish and maintain systems for vehicle compliance, defect reporting, load management, delivery scheduling, and logistics record keeping. Ensure all drivers, vehicles, suppliers, and subcontractors meet project and legislative requirements before accessing site. Maintain compliance with transport legislation, traffic management requirements, security regulations, and company policies and procedures. Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments, and regular performance reviews. Develop and deliver logistics inductions, toolbox talks, training programmes, and awareness campaigns to improve workforce competence and compliance. Manage logistics service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure performance, quality, safety, and value-for-money objectives are achieved. Collaborate with project management, planning, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and optimise project delivery. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, local authorities, emergency services, transport agencies, and other key stakeholders. Manage project communications relating to logistics, including signage, noticeboards, reporting systems, and workforce communications. Lead, mentor, and develop logistics personnel, supporting recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and professional development. Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement, cost reduction, innovation, sustainability, and increased project profitability. Capture, share, and embed lessons learned and best practices across projects and the wider business to drive continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate Proven experience managing logistics operations on major construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or complex project environments. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery processes, and site-based logistics operations. Extensive knowledge of transport legislation, traffic management requirements, and logistics compliance standards, including regulations applicable within Scotland. Relevant qualification in logistics, traffic management, supply chain management, construction management, or a related discipline. Demonstrable track record of improving operational performance, reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and delivering successful project outcomes. Commercially aware with an understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and project controls. Excellent organisational, planning, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Strong communication and relationship management skills, capable of influencing and collaborating at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems. Committed to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
Public Sector Resourcing
Norwich, Norfolk
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Estates Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester & York). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Supporting the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) with delivery of the Life Cycle Works (LCW) strategy, you will manage the process of carrying out asset surveys across the estate and specifying the scope of works for LCW programmes. The role will include supporting the Estate's strategy portfolio appraisal and continued investment or disposal across a wide and varied portfolio, through the application or alignment to ISO 55001 with the aim of optimising the asset portfolio for DWP employees, customers and other stakeholders whilst at the same time maintaining the critical requirement of asset compliance. You will play a key role in our department's goal of improving the estate to provide a safer, more productive environment for staff and customers, whilst reducing the Department's carbon footprint. You will support the delivery of the Department's asset strategy commitments, working closely with the Service Delivery team and the national Facilities Management (FM) supply chain to optimise asset performance. As an Estates Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Support the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) in the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy for the Estates property portfolio. Shadow third party surveyors conducting asset collection surveys across the estate to ensure defined protocols for surveying are being followed. Review and validate third party asset validation reports and provide technical feedback including submitting asset change requests where applicable. Review applications for maintenance / upgrading works providing technical advice where applicable. Deliver the end-to-end asset surveying process from planning of asset surveys through to issue of a scope of works for a proposed project and initial cost estimate. Maintain the progress of the asset survey programme for the area of responsibility, ensuring the program is delivered in accordance with the schedule. Compile the asset survey results in a formal report with CIBSE condition ratings and photographic/documentary evidence and ensures that they are incorporated in the forward maintenance requirements. Essential: Significant experience of asset condition surveying within a large commercial property portfolio. Extensive and detailed technical knowledge of building asset types and asset lifecycle management within diverse range of portfolios (Corporate, multi occupied, public facing) MRICS Has surveyed and planned lifecycle programs on large property portfolios. Up to date knowledge of the legislation, best practice and industry standards in relation to providing a safe, sustainable and compliant Estate. In depth knowledge of building asset types, their significance on legal compliance and improvements needed to support the Department's commitment to Net Zero Carbon and Greening Government Commitments. Understanding of end-to-end commercial construction project delivery process. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Estates Surveyor (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - Norwich, Nottingham, Leicester & York). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. Job Purpose: Supporting the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) with delivery of the Life Cycle Works (LCW) strategy, you will manage the process of carrying out asset surveys across the estate and specifying the scope of works for LCW programmes. The role will include supporting the Estate's strategy portfolio appraisal and continued investment or disposal across a wide and varied portfolio, through the application or alignment to ISO 55001 with the aim of optimising the asset portfolio for DWP employees, customers and other stakeholders whilst at the same time maintaining the critical requirement of asset compliance. You will play a key role in our department's goal of improving the estate to provide a safer, more productive environment for staff and customers, whilst reducing the Department's carbon footprint. You will support the delivery of the Department's asset strategy commitments, working closely with the Service Delivery team and the national Facilities Management (FM) supply chain to optimise asset performance. As an Estates Surveyor, your main responsibilities will be to: Support the Asset Manager (LCW/Surveying) in the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy for the Estates property portfolio. Shadow third party surveyors conducting asset collection surveys across the estate to ensure defined protocols for surveying are being followed. Review and validate third party asset validation reports and provide technical feedback including submitting asset change requests where applicable. Review applications for maintenance / upgrading works providing technical advice where applicable. Deliver the end-to-end asset surveying process from planning of asset surveys through to issue of a scope of works for a proposed project and initial cost estimate. Maintain the progress of the asset survey programme for the area of responsibility, ensuring the program is delivered in accordance with the schedule. Compile the asset survey results in a formal report with CIBSE condition ratings and photographic/documentary evidence and ensures that they are incorporated in the forward maintenance requirements. Essential: Significant experience of asset condition surveying within a large commercial property portfolio. Extensive and detailed technical knowledge of building asset types and asset lifecycle management within diverse range of portfolios (Corporate, multi occupied, public facing) MRICS Has surveyed and planned lifecycle programs on large property portfolios. Up to date knowledge of the legislation, best practice and industry standards in relation to providing a safe, sustainable and compliant Estate. In depth knowledge of building asset types, their significance on legal compliance and improvements needed to support the Department's commitment to Net Zero Carbon and Greening Government Commitments. Understanding of end-to-end commercial construction project delivery process. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
Hyreus
Inverness, Highland
The Plant and Facilities Manager will take overall responsibility for the effective management of project accommodation, offices, vehicle fleets, plant hire operations, and associated facilities across a major infrastructure project in Scotland. The role will oversee the operational performance, compliance, maintenance, and commercial management of multiple sites and assets, ensuring all facilities, plant, and transport operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Working closely with project teams, suppliers, landlords, and operational stakeholders, the position will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day project delivery by ensuring all accommodation, fleet, plant, and property requirements are fully operational and compliant with legal, contractual, and company standards. The role requires strong commercial awareness, supplier management capability, and extensive operational experience within construction, infrastructure, or large-scale project environments. Responsibilities Lead the management of all project-related properties, including head office facilities, satellite offices, workforce accommodation camps, plant compounds, storage facilities, welfare areas, and external parking locations. Coordinate the leasing, mobilisation, maintenance, and demobilisation of temporary and permanent project facilities in line with operational requirements. Support project mobilisation and expansion activities by identifying suitable land, compounds, office space, and accommodation solutions. Manage all plant hire activities across the project, ensuring equipment is sourced efficiently, economically, and in line with operational demands. Negotiate plant hire agreements, rates, and supplier terms to achieve best value while maintaining quality and service standards. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national plant hire suppliers, with a focus on supporting local supply chain engagement where possible. Ensure all hired plant and equipment complies with relevant safety legislation, inspection requirements, certification standards, and company procedures. Coordinate plant allocation, utilisation monitoring, servicing schedules, breakdown response, and off-hire processes to maximise operational efficiency. Review plant performance and utilisation trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements, and optimisation of hired assets. Work closely with operational teams to forecast plant requirements and ensure timely availability of equipment to support construction activities. Take responsibility for the management of the project vehicle fleet, including cars, minibuses, coaches, commercial vehicles, and associated transport assets. Ensure all fleet operations remain legally compliant, including vehicle taxation, insurance, MOTs, servicing, inspections, operator requirements, and driver compliance. Coordinate vehicle hire agreements, lease arrangements, fuel management, maintenance schedules, and fleet replacement planning. Monitor vehicle utilisation, condition, and operational performance to ensure safe and efficient transport operations across project locations. Oversee transport logistics associated with workforce accommodation camps and remote project locations where required. Implement systems to manage fleet records, inspections, maintenance reporting, and incident management processes. Manage supplier performance across plant hire, fleet, facilities, accommodation, and property-related contracts. Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers and landlords to achieve competitive rates and strong service delivery standards. Monitor operational expenditure associated with facilities, fleet, and plant activities, identifying opportunities for cost control and value improvement. Support procurement teams with supplier selection, contract management, and framework compliance activities. Ensure all third-party providers operate in accordance with project standards, health and safety expectations, and contractual requirements. The Ideal Candidate Significant experience in a Plant Manager, Facilities Manager, Logistics Manager, or operational support role within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or major projects. Strong working knowledge of plant hire operations, fleet management, property leasing, and facilities management processes. Experience managing large-scale accommodation facilities, operational compounds, offices, and workforce support infrastructure. Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier and lease agreements. Good understanding of Scottish property and land lease arrangements and associated operational considerations. Detailed knowledge of vehicle leasing, fleet compliance, plant hire conditions, and operational logistics. Strong understanding of legal and statutory requirements relating to fleet, property, plant, and workplace operations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, suppliers, landlords, and external agencies. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations as require
The Plant and Facilities Manager will take overall responsibility for the effective management of project accommodation, offices, vehicle fleets, plant hire operations, and associated facilities across a major infrastructure project in Scotland. The role will oversee the operational performance, compliance, maintenance, and commercial management of multiple sites and assets, ensuring all facilities, plant, and transport operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Working closely with project teams, suppliers, landlords, and operational stakeholders, the position will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day project delivery by ensuring all accommodation, fleet, plant, and property requirements are fully operational and compliant with legal, contractual, and company standards. The role requires strong commercial awareness, supplier management capability, and extensive operational experience within construction, infrastructure, or large-scale project environments. Responsibilities Lead the management of all project-related properties, including head office facilities, satellite offices, workforce accommodation camps, plant compounds, storage facilities, welfare areas, and external parking locations. Coordinate the leasing, mobilisation, maintenance, and demobilisation of temporary and permanent project facilities in line with operational requirements. Support project mobilisation and expansion activities by identifying suitable land, compounds, office space, and accommodation solutions. Manage all plant hire activities across the project, ensuring equipment is sourced efficiently, economically, and in line with operational demands. Negotiate plant hire agreements, rates, and supplier terms to achieve best value while maintaining quality and service standards. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local and national plant hire suppliers, with a focus on supporting local supply chain engagement where possible. Ensure all hired plant and equipment complies with relevant safety legislation, inspection requirements, certification standards, and company procedures. Coordinate plant allocation, utilisation monitoring, servicing schedules, breakdown response, and off-hire processes to maximise operational efficiency. Review plant performance and utilisation trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements, and optimisation of hired assets. Work closely with operational teams to forecast plant requirements and ensure timely availability of equipment to support construction activities. Take responsibility for the management of the project vehicle fleet, including cars, minibuses, coaches, commercial vehicles, and associated transport assets. Ensure all fleet operations remain legally compliant, including vehicle taxation, insurance, MOTs, servicing, inspections, operator requirements, and driver compliance. Coordinate vehicle hire agreements, lease arrangements, fuel management, maintenance schedules, and fleet replacement planning. Monitor vehicle utilisation, condition, and operational performance to ensure safe and efficient transport operations across project locations. Oversee transport logistics associated with workforce accommodation camps and remote project locations where required. Implement systems to manage fleet records, inspections, maintenance reporting, and incident management processes. Manage supplier performance across plant hire, fleet, facilities, accommodation, and property-related contracts. Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers and landlords to achieve competitive rates and strong service delivery standards. Monitor operational expenditure associated with facilities, fleet, and plant activities, identifying opportunities for cost control and value improvement. Support procurement teams with supplier selection, contract management, and framework compliance activities. Ensure all third-party providers operate in accordance with project standards, health and safety expectations, and contractual requirements. The Ideal Candidate Significant experience in a Plant Manager, Facilities Manager, Logistics Manager, or operational support role within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or major projects. Strong working knowledge of plant hire operations, fleet management, property leasing, and facilities management processes. Experience managing large-scale accommodation facilities, operational compounds, offices, and workforce support infrastructure. Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier and lease agreements. Good understanding of Scottish property and land lease arrangements and associated operational considerations. Detailed knowledge of vehicle leasing, fleet compliance, plant hire conditions, and operational logistics. Strong understanding of legal and statutory requirements relating to fleet, property, plant, and workplace operations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, suppliers, landlords, and external agencies. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations as require
