Our client are a leading Global Contractor or are currently seeking a proactive and organised individual to provide business support across their Business Development, Office Management, and Communications functions. Operating from a network of offices throughout England & Wales, this leading contractor delivers new build, refurbishment and associated fitout works, with particular expertise in the healthcare, education, industrial, air, retail, commercial and mixed-use sectors. You will be based in their Widnes office in this varied and dynamic role which will play a key part in ensuring smooth operations and effective engagement both internally and externally for this very successful business unit of the Group. Key Responsibilities Business Development Support Assist in preparing proposals, bids, and presentations for new opportunities. Conduct market research and maintain CRM systems to track leads and client interactions. Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with prospective clients. Office Management Support the Office Manager in day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling, procurement, and maintaining office systems. Ensure compliance with company policies and assist with onboarding processes for new staff. Communications Draft and distribute internal communications, newsletters, and announcements. Contribute to content creation for comms and marketing campaigns. Assist in organising events and maintaining brand consistency across all platforms. Skills & Attributes Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM tools. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities. If you feel you have these qualities and are looking to join a leading Global company to kick start your career this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
09/07/2026
Full time
Our client are a leading Global Contractor or are currently seeking a proactive and organised individual to provide business support across their Business Development, Office Management, and Communications functions. Operating from a network of offices throughout England & Wales, this leading contractor delivers new build, refurbishment and associated fitout works, with particular expertise in the healthcare, education, industrial, air, retail, commercial and mixed-use sectors. You will be based in their Widnes office in this varied and dynamic role which will play a key part in ensuring smooth operations and effective engagement both internally and externally for this very successful business unit of the Group. Key Responsibilities Business Development Support Assist in preparing proposals, bids, and presentations for new opportunities. Conduct market research and maintain CRM systems to track leads and client interactions. Coordinate meetings and follow-ups with prospective clients. Office Management Support the Office Manager in day-to-day administrative tasks, including scheduling, procurement, and maintaining office systems. Ensure compliance with company policies and assist with onboarding processes for new staff. Communications Draft and distribute internal communications, newsletters, and announcements. Contribute to content creation for comms and marketing campaigns. Assist in organising events and maintaining brand consistency across all platforms. Skills & Attributes Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM tools. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities. If you feel you have these qualities and are looking to join a leading Global company to kick start your career this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Description Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Administrator to join our successful Mechanical & Electrical team in Castle Donington for a 12 month fixed term contract. As an experienced Administrator you will undertake Mechanical & Electrical design and quotations supporting the Portakabin group. You will provide full quotations and/or budget figures for each project with the level of response decided after discussion with the wider team. These activities to be carried out with a constant focus on sustainability and commercial considerations. Part of your remit will be effective liaising with the Commercial and Project teams along with other internal departments such as the Central Bid to ensure the highest level of Customer Service Delivery. Role Details: • Annual salary up to £28,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 2.5% depending on company performance. • Role based: Castle Donington, DE74 2NP • Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days. In this role you will be required to: • Deliver required administrative activities accurately and on time. • Work with team members and colleagues across functions to provide efficient administrative support. • Work with colleagues to fully understand administrative needs. (e.g. booking internal meetings, arranging travel, preparing customer quotations). • Support problem solving for a variety of issues/concerns. • Effective communication with both clients and internal teams will be essential to ensure excellent levels of customer service. • Identify and resolve issues promptly, escalating where necessary to improve processes and share learning. • Engage with sub-contractors when obtaining proposals for quotations at Tender stage, when finalising designs and solutions and to keep up to date with the latest products, regulations and technology. Our Ideal Candidate • Excellent communication and administration skills are required to formulate best value solutions and ensure all work is logged, recorded and analysed correctly. • Excellent attention to detail and can work in a fast paced environment • Can produces a range of solutions to problems • Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback • Demonstrates a rapid understanding of newly presented information • Competent in using Microsoft packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • This role requires a good understanding of SAP and CRM (desirable) Benefits & Opportunities • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!) • Learning & development opportunities and resources • Opportunity for career progression • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
08/07/2026
Contract
Description Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Administrator to join our successful Mechanical & Electrical team in Castle Donington for a 12 month fixed term contract. As an experienced Administrator you will undertake Mechanical & Electrical design and quotations supporting the Portakabin group. You will provide full quotations and/or budget figures for each project with the level of response decided after discussion with the wider team. These activities to be carried out with a constant focus on sustainability and commercial considerations. Part of your remit will be effective liaising with the Commercial and Project teams along with other internal departments such as the Central Bid to ensure the highest level of Customer Service Delivery. Role Details: • Annual salary up to £28,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 2.5% depending on company performance. • Role based: Castle Donington, DE74 2NP • Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days. In this role you will be required to: • Deliver required administrative activities accurately and on time. • Work with team members and colleagues across functions to provide efficient administrative support. • Work with colleagues to fully understand administrative needs. (e.g. booking internal meetings, arranging travel, preparing customer quotations). • Support problem solving for a variety of issues/concerns. • Effective communication with both clients and internal teams will be essential to ensure excellent levels of customer service. • Identify and resolve issues promptly, escalating where necessary to improve processes and share learning. • Engage with sub-contractors when obtaining proposals for quotations at Tender stage, when finalising designs and solutions and to keep up to date with the latest products, regulations and technology. Our Ideal Candidate • Excellent communication and administration skills are required to formulate best value solutions and ensure all work is logged, recorded and analysed correctly. • Excellent attention to detail and can work in a fast paced environment • Can produces a range of solutions to problems • Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback • Demonstrates a rapid understanding of newly presented information • Competent in using Microsoft packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • This role requires a good understanding of SAP and CRM (desirable) Benefits & Opportunities • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!) • Learning & development opportunities and resources • Opportunity for career progression • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
Senior Project Manager - Super Prime Residential West & South West London A highly regarded, boutique project management consultancy operating exclusively in the super-prime and ultra-high-net-worth residential sector is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to join their growing team. The business manages a portfolio of circa 10 live projects - high-end houses, whole-house refurbishments, cut-and-carve schemes and bespoke new builds - predominantly across West and South West London, with values typically ranging from 1m to 15m. With further fee proposals in the pipeline, this is a well-timed appointment into a business with real momentum. The Role Sitting between the Principal and two Project Managers, this is a genuine senior appointment - someone who can take ownership of projects and act as a trusted client-facing representative, without needing to be managed closely. You'll run projects end-to-end: from early design coordination and consultant management through procurement, construction and handover, acting as both client representative and contract administrator as required. What They're Looking For The existing PM team comes from contractor backgrounds, so the business is specifically seeking someone who brings a design and/or consultancy perspective - whether that's from an architectural practice, a design-led consultancy, or a client-side role with strong design sensibility. You'll need: Demonstrable experience in super-prime or prime private residential projects A background in architecture, design management or a design-led consultancy The credibility and polish to represent a UHNW-facing business at the highest level Experience managing complex refurbishments, extensions or cut-and-carve schemes in London Strong consultant coordination skills and a thorough understanding of the design and planning process Excellent communication skills - with clients, contractors and consultants alike Practice architects looking to move client-side are warmly encouraged to apply, provided you have the relevant project types and client-facing experience.
01/07/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager - Super Prime Residential West & South West London A highly regarded, boutique project management consultancy operating exclusively in the super-prime and ultra-high-net-worth residential sector is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to join their growing team. The business manages a portfolio of circa 10 live projects - high-end houses, whole-house refurbishments, cut-and-carve schemes and bespoke new builds - predominantly across West and South West London, with values typically ranging from 1m to 15m. With further fee proposals in the pipeline, this is a well-timed appointment into a business with real momentum. The Role Sitting between the Principal and two Project Managers, this is a genuine senior appointment - someone who can take ownership of projects and act as a trusted client-facing representative, without needing to be managed closely. You'll run projects end-to-end: from early design coordination and consultant management through procurement, construction and handover, acting as both client representative and contract administrator as required. What They're Looking For The existing PM team comes from contractor backgrounds, so the business is specifically seeking someone who brings a design and/or consultancy perspective - whether that's from an architectural practice, a design-led consultancy, or a client-side role with strong design sensibility. You'll need: Demonstrable experience in super-prime or prime private residential projects A background in architecture, design management or a design-led consultancy The credibility and polish to represent a UHNW-facing business at the highest level Experience managing complex refurbishments, extensions or cut-and-carve schemes in London Strong consultant coordination skills and a thorough understanding of the design and planning process Excellent communication skills - with clients, contractors and consultants alike Practice architects looking to move client-side are warmly encouraged to apply, provided you have the relevant project types and client-facing experience.
About the Role: This is a part-time role ideally performed across Monday, Wednesday and Friday (8 hrs per day) in Cambridge City centre. There is also the requirement to be at our Bourn site 1 of these days. There is free parking at both of these sites. What You'll do: Work with line managers and service providers to make sure they implement and recognise all procedures, policies, and reporting formats. Acknowledge all client inquiries and collect work orders. Collect information reports to find out performance and progress status. File work orders, proposals, department files, and other paperwork submitted by vendors. Follow instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail. What You'll need: Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Working knowledge of Google sheets, Google drive, Gmail etc Strong organisational skills with an inquisitive mindset. Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
26/06/2026
Full time
About the Role: This is a part-time role ideally performed across Monday, Wednesday and Friday (8 hrs per day) in Cambridge City centre. There is also the requirement to be at our Bourn site 1 of these days. There is free parking at both of these sites. What You'll do: Work with line managers and service providers to make sure they implement and recognise all procedures, policies, and reporting formats. Acknowledge all client inquiries and collect work orders. Collect information reports to find out performance and progress status. File work orders, proposals, department files, and other paperwork submitted by vendors. Follow instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail. What You'll need: Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Working knowledge of Google sheets, Google drive, Gmail etc Strong organisational skills with an inquisitive mindset. Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
Passive Fire Divisional Manager 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting an established and growing fire protection specialist with the appointment of a Passive Fire Divisional Manager. This opportunity would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Passive Fire Manager, Fire Protection Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Project Lead looking to take ownership of a growing division within the passive fire sector. You'll play a key role in overseeing the delivery of fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation projects across the UK, while driving operational excellence, commercial performance, team development, and business growth. Whether you're already operating at divisional level or are an ambitious manager looking to step into a broader leadership role, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a well-established and expanding business. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Passive Fire Protection Division. Oversee the delivery of passive fire projects including: Fire door inspections Fire door remedial works Fire door installations Fire stopping projects Compartmentation surveys Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, and project resources. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. Manage divisional financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cost control. Prepare, review, and approve quotations, tenders, and pricing proposals. Maintain compliance with current fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and third-party accreditation requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams including surveyors, supervisors, engineers, administrators, and subcontractors. Support business development activities and identify opportunities for growth within the passive fire sector. Monitor quality standards and ensure successful audit and accreditation outcomes. This is what you'll need: Significant experience within the Passive Fire Protection industry. Experience managing operational teams and delivering multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, industry standards, and accreditation requirements. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary Company car Private medical cover Fuel card Company phone and laptop
18/06/2026
Full time
Passive Fire Divisional Manager 45,000 - 55,000 DOE Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting an established and growing fire protection specialist with the appointment of a Passive Fire Divisional Manager. This opportunity would suit an experienced Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Passive Fire Manager, Fire Protection Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Project Lead looking to take ownership of a growing division within the passive fire sector. You'll play a key role in overseeing the delivery of fire door, fire stopping, and compartmentation projects across the UK, while driving operational excellence, commercial performance, team development, and business growth. Whether you're already operating at divisional level or are an ambitious manager looking to step into a broader leadership role, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a well-established and expanding business. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Passive Fire Protection Division. Oversee the delivery of passive fire projects including: Fire door inspections Fire door remedial works Fire door installations Fire stopping projects Compartmentation surveys Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, and project resources. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. Manage divisional financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cost control. Prepare, review, and approve quotations, tenders, and pricing proposals. Maintain compliance with current fire safety legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations, and third-party accreditation requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams including surveyors, supervisors, engineers, administrators, and subcontractors. Support business development activities and identify opportunities for growth within the passive fire sector. Monitor quality standards and ensure successful audit and accreditation outcomes. This is what you'll need: Significant experience within the Passive Fire Protection industry. Experience managing operational teams and delivering multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, industry standards, and accreditation requirements. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary Company car Private medical cover Fuel card Company phone and laptop
