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An exciting opportunity for a PMO Lead to join a leading housing organisation in Walsall. Client Details I am working with an innovate and well respected housing organisation, who are searching for a PMO Lead to join their team. As PMO Lead, you will play a vital role in establishing and embedding a centralised PMO function to support the successful delivery of an exciting transformation programme. This is a permanent role, with hybrid working based out of Walsall. Description Help shape and sustain a centralised PMO function that provides structured oversight across all transformation efforts. Collaborate closely with programme leads, senior project and business analysis roles, change management, and other key business contacts to embed PMO practices. Contribute to the creation and refinement of frameworks, tools, and templates that support change delivery. Manage governance routines and reporting for decision-making bodies, ensuring outputs are timely, consistent, and insightful for senior leadership. Offer constructive scrutiny and assurance across transformation initiatives to ensure documentation, planning, and delivery are robust and measurable. Assist programme leads in maintaining visibility of all active initiatives across six transformation workstreams. Maintain and oversee a centralised RAID log, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are tracked and escalated appropriately. Support the tracking of benefits from initial identification through to delivery and post-implementation evaluation. Promote continuous improvement by facilitating assurance reviews and managing the lessons learned process. Profile Holds a recognised qualification in project or portfolio management (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM PMQ, P3O or equivalent). Deep understanding of governance principles across portfolios, programmes, and projects. Well-versed in managing risks, tracking benefits, handling dependencies, and providing delivery assurance. Experience working in transformation programmes within regulated or public sector settings is a plus. Demonstrated background in PMO or portfolio oversight roles, particularly in complex, multi-stream environments. Skilled in designing and embedding governance models and reporting mechanisms. Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a track record of influencing senior leaders using data-driven insights. Familiar with implementing and managing reporting and resource planning processes. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and focused on delivery outcomes. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into actionable recommendations. Comfortable working autonomously while coordinating across multiple teams. Motivated by enabling change and supporting teams to achieve success. Job Offer Salary range of is 54,012 - 56,967 Hybrid working Pension scheme Plus many more excellent benefits

Pear Recruitment Team Leader Block Management North/North West London Salary - £60,000-£70,000 1 day work from home after probation Full license required Pool car available Our client in and around the North and North West London area is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to work in their Block Management department with around 2-3 year s team leader experience or 5 years of Block Management experience to join their rapidly expanding team. This role promises a dynamic and rewarding environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. The role is demanding, but the satisfaction of contributing to a growing company and making a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of Block Management, with a basic grasp of trades being highly advantageous. Politeness and confidence are essential when interacting with contractors, landlords, and tenants, ensuring smooth and effective communication. Recommend a friend - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information. Key Responsibilities: -Efficiently - manage a portfolio of residential blocks, ensuring all properties are maintained to the highest standards. - Oversee company facilities, coordinating maintenance and improvements as needed. - Liaise with contractors, landlords, and tenants, maintaining professional and courteous relationships. - Address and resolve any issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to residents and staff. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven knowledge of the property industry. - Understanding of trades and maintenance. - Exceptional communication skills, both polite and confident. - Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you are interested in this Team Leader Block Manager role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion. Due to the number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.

Project Manager Gloucestershire Max pay Rate: 475.00, GBP Per Day LOC : 6 months Role Overview The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the corridor scheme major transport project , ensuring it progresses to time, budget, and quality standards. The role includes: Leading the delivery of work packages from design through to construction Managing stakeholder relationships, including elected members, contractors, and consultants Overseeing procurement, land arrangements, and statutory processes Ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and issue resolution Supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) with programme assurance and governance Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Manage the delivery of the corridor scheme, including planning and design issue resolution, and on-site implementation. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead communications and consultations with internal and external stakeholders. Risk & Issue Management: Identify and resolve risks and issues to maintain programme integrity. Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, approve purchase orders, and ensure value for money. Reporting: Produce dashboards, reports, and programme updates for senior leadership and Mayoral Combined Authority. Design & Procurement: Manage design assurance/resolution meetings, contractor involvement, and utility coordination. Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance processes. Candidate Requirements Essential: Proven experience in managing large-scale transport infrastructure projects Strong understanding of project management methodologies (APM Level D or equivalent) Experience working with local authorities and political stakeholders Ability to manage multi-agency delivery and resolve complex issues Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Degree-level education or equivalent experience Knowledge of Gloucestershire network and ability to attend site/offices Desirable: Chartered membership of CIHT, ILT, RTPI, or ICE Knowledge of CDM regulations and statutory planning processes Experience with NEC4 contract management Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Planner (M&E Focus) - Major Defence Infrastructure Project Outside IR35 We are seeking two Senior Planners to join the delivery team on a major, publicly funded defence infrastructure project . This is a site-based role (5 days a week) focused on construction delivery, not a PMO function. The successful candidates will work under the supervision of the Head of Planning, supporting Construction and Work Package Leads in developing and maintaining the detailed delivery programme. Role Summary The M&E Senior Planner will be responsible for all planning and schedule management activities within the corporate P6 planning tool, ensuring the delivery programme is accurately represented and maintained within the overall Programme to Complete (P2C) for this defence scheme. You will act as an expert advisor , providing crucial planning support to maintain agreed minimum standards and improve data quality for upward reporting. Close collaboration with Programme Planners in the Programme Management team is essential to ensure alignment with the overall project delivery goals. Security Clearance Requirement This role operates within a highly sensitive sector and requires active Security Clearance (SC) level or above . Crucially, only candidates who currently hold active SC (or above) clearance will be considered, and the ability to maintain this clearance throughout the duration of the role is essential. Key Responsibilities Apply technical and construction knowledge to produce and manage the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) elements of the Project P2C. Interface directly with Supply Chain Partners and undertake regular schedule reviews. Facilitate interactive planning reviews with stakeholder teams to minimise adverse schedule impact and foster collaboration. Key Requirements & Experience Security Clearance: Holder of SC (or above) clearance (essential) . Planning Proficiency: Highly proficient with Primavera P6 in an Enterprise multi-user environment. Contractual Knowledge: NEC Contract experience is essential, particularly a thorough understanding of the Programme for Acceptance process. Site Delivery: Previous site experience in delivering complex construction projects to programme. WBS and Development: Experience of developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and creating schedules from limited initial information. Integration Skills: Ability to integrate Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure with complex plant work packages to achieve the overall programme milestones. Performance Management: Experienced in the implementation and use of earned value analysis (schedule and performance management). Schedule Scrutiny: Skilled in progress interrogation and the scrutiny/challenging of contractor schedules. Critical Path Analysis: Strong experience with Critical Path Analysis , late starts/early starts/finishes, interpreting Float Erosion , and identifying Critical activities. Scenario Planning: Development of "What-if" scenarios for exploring sequence effects on the schedule. Collaboration: An ability to work collaboratively in a partnering environment with the client, and close working collaboration with supply chain/internal project managers to develop/improve delivery logic sequence. Documentation: Ability to interpret complex project documentation and drawings. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Purpose: We are excited to announce an opportunity to join Enisca Browne as a Risk Manager within our Project Management Office (PMO) team, based at our Ilkeston office. This is a key role where you will play an integral part in supporting the successful delivery of non-infrastructure projects across our business. As a Risk Manager, you will work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring robust risk governance and proactive mitigation strategies are in place. Job Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Facilitation of Risk Processes: Lead and support the structured identification, assessment, and prioritisation of threats, opportunities, and issues across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Risk Monitoring: Maintain continuous visibility of risk trigger points and early warning indicators to enable accurate cost profiling, timely drawdown of risk budgets, and effective retirement or escalation of threats and opportunities. Mitigation Planning: Collaborate with project teams to develop measurable, actionable, and specific management responses. Evaluate post-mitigation positions to ensure residual risks are within acceptable thresholds. Exposure Analysis: Monitor and analyse overall risk exposure across projects, assessing alignment with remaining risk budgets, contingency levels, and delivery timelines. Reporting: Produce and present high-quality, fit-for-purpose risk reports and dashboards that support effective communication, informed decision-making, and timely intervention by senior management. Quantitative Risk Assessment: Apply cost, schedule, and integrated risk analysis techniques to inform project contingency and time risk allowances. Familiarity with tools such as PRA, or equivalent is highly desirable. Data Tools & Systems: Demonstrate working knowledge of web-based risk and reporting platforms such as ARM, Xactium, Predict, Tableau, Power BI, ensuring data-driven insights and traceability of risk decisions. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across project teams and functions to embed a proactive risk culture and ensure consistent application of risk management processes. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of risk management frameworks, tools, and practices, promoting innovation and best practice across the PMO and wider business. Personal Attributes: Analytical Mindset: Ability to think critically and systematically when assessing complex risk scenarios, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive Approach: A self-starter who takes initiative in identifying potential risks and opportunities and drives timely mitigation strategies. Strong Communication Skills: Able to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at building trust and credibility across multidisciplinary teams, with a collaborative and consultative working style. Resilience and Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change. Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity, ownership of responsibilities, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Passionate about improving processes, tools, and practices, and open to learning and development opportunities. Commercial Awareness: Understands the broader business context and the impact of risk decisions on project delivery, cost, and reputation. Experience required: Comprehensive Knowledge of Risk Management: A strong understanding of integrated risk management principles and their application across portfolios, programmes, and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Workshop Leadership: Proven experience in facilitating risk and scenario analysis workshops, engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive informed decision-making. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop proactive, innovative mitigation strategies and exploit opportunities to enhance project outcomes and deliver value. Analytical Expertise: Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques, including probabilistic modelling and scenario planning (training will be provided where required). Project Controls Integration: A broad understanding of project controls methodology and its interaction with risk management, including cost, schedule, and performance considerations. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence, challenge, and support project teams and senior leadership effectively. Data-Driven Approach: Familiarity with risk management tools and data visualisation platforms to provide clear, actionable insights. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to developing and implementing best practices, driving efficiency, and fostering a culture of proactive risk management. Essential Qualifications: Demonstrated track record of delivering risk management solutions on complex, high-value projects and programmes. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and a commitment to driving continuous improvement. Desirable Qualifications: Project experience within energy, renewables, defence, rail, or utilities sectors. IRM / APM Risk Certification (or working towards).

Job Title: Pathway to Success (P2S) Project Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in office) Contract Type: Fixed Term (until 31 March 2026) Reports To: Head of PMO About the Role Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong PMO expertise and Infrastructure Project Delivery experience to lead the rollout and implementation of the Pathway to Success (P2S) Stage Management Plan process across TfGM's live infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in embedding a new, standardised project management methodology across one of the UK's most ambitious regional transport programmes. The successful candidate will lead the Stage Management Plan rollout across more than 120 live projects, ensuring TfGM continues to deliver infrastructure projects efficiently, consistently, and in line with government best practice. About TfGM Transport for Greater Manchester is the local government body responsible for delivering Greater Manchester's transport strategy and investments, supporting the largest regional economy outside London. Working with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and ten local councils, TfGM ensures that transport infrastructure meets the needs of a growing, thriving city region. Key Responsibilities -Act as Project Manager for the P2S Project, delivering all project management duties in accordance with the Pathway to Success Framework (P2S) and TfGM standards. -Develop and deliver the Stage Management Plan Implementation Plan across all live infrastructure projects - approximately 74 projects in Stages 0-3 and 50 projects in Stage 4 - by March 2026. -Support any new projects initiated between November 2025 and March 2026 with the creation and adoption of the Stage Management Plan process. -Manage project scope, schedule, risk, and cost to ensure successful delivery. -Produce accurate monthly project reports covering cost, funding, schedule, and risk performance. -Engage and influence key stakeholders across TfGM, the GMCA, and partner organisations to ensure consistent adoption of the new methodology. -Report progress, risks, and issues to the Head of PMO and the P2S Governance Group. -Ensure that all project activities align with TfGM's assurance, governance, and financial control requirements. Key Deliverables -Full implementation of the Stage Management Plan Process across TfGM infrastructure projects by 31 March 2026. -Support for new projects in adopting and embedding the P2S Framework. -Progressive and consistent assurance reporting across all projects. About You We're looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and can drive change across a large organisation. Essential Skills & Experience: -Strong project management background in major infrastructure or transport projects. -Demonstrable experience working within or developing PMO frameworks and project governance structures. -Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at all levels. -Experience delivering projects in line with HM Treasury's Better Business Case guidance. -Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. -Strong organisational, time management, and leadership skills. -Ability to clearly define deliverables, manage risk, and maintain project momentum. Desirable: -Experience delivering both built infrastructure and linear transport schemes. -Experience working with or within local or regional government bodies. -Familiarity with the Infrastructure & Projects Authority principles and the Construction Playbook.

Your new company Our client is a project, cost and programme management consultancy who operate across a mix of sectors including health, science, government and education sectors. They deliver large multimillion pound projects nationally. Services they offer include masterplanning, cost management, project management, contract administration, Project Assurance and Review, Fund Management Interface, risk management and programme management. Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand the Liverpool team with an Associate Director / Project Manager in Programme Management. Your new role Roles at this level will direct and manage the delivery of complex projects, manage relationships with senior stakeholders, and provide a leadership role to project teams. Managing a client portfolio fee target Producing clearly defined business cases, plans and schedules for projects, and taking responsibility for meeting the profit and budgetary targets of the project. Lead the implementation of complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and working at mid-long term timescales, to ensure delivery standards meet expectations. Accountable for delivery of projects within an agreed budget - typically 50m+ (can be sector dependant) Responsible for setting delivery approach for multiple projects and planning in consultation with key stakeholders. Responsible for establishing project delivery plans and appropriate control mechanisms to assure delivery. Responsible for performance management of single or multiple projects (dependent on scale), engaging with the business senior leadership team and Senior / Project Managers. Client Senior Stakeholders - agree project objectives, communicate project status and facilitate resolution of project issues and risks. Ongoing client relationship management and business development. Suppliers - negotiate contracts and manage performance to ensure effective delivery of the project and programme. Project Teams and Leaders - liaise to define and negotiate support for the project and programme implementation and outcomes. Including resources, escalated risk and issue resolution and forward planning. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience in the PMO process and using The Green Book. Ideally, have experience in any of the following sectors: health, education, government, science You may have an infrastructure background. Relevant experience including experience of managing complex projects. Proven ability to manage, motivate and lead teams. Leading project management expert within the area of specialism. Experience of managing business relationships and business development at a senior level. What you'll get in return Annual Bonus - Between 5% and 15% of your pro-rata base salary, dependent on your performance in the calendar year Hybrid working Holiday Leave - 25 days plus 3 shut down days at Christmas (including an option to buy and sell, and additional days based on long service) 1 x (Duvet) Day to be taken as a single day and not in conjunction with another leave day 1 x Volunteering / Charity Day 1 x Birthday Day Off Pension - 6% Employer Contribution Healthcare - Option for Private Healthcare Life Insurance Probation Period - 3 months One Chartership membership per annum covered A personal training package specifically designed to align with your development aspirations What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Role Overview We are seeking one Senior Project Manager and one Project Manager to join our client-side team and lead Stage 3 of a major data centre program. This phase involves launching a single-stage competitive tender with at least two contractors for a mix of M&E major works , including BMS, fire, and security systems , in a live Tier 3 data centre environment . Key Responsibilities Client-Side Leadership: Represent the client's interests at all times, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. Tender Management: Prepare and launch Stage 3 tender process with multiple contractors. Project Delivery: Oversee M&E major works in a live data centre environment, ensuring SLA availability and Tier 3 compliance. Stakeholder Engagement: Manage client relationships, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Scope & Drawings: Review and define project scope, demarcation, and responsibilities using MEP and civil/architectural drawings. On-Site Leadership: Be present on-site full-time to manage works, temporary works plans, and compliance with CDM and UK construction regulations. Program Efficiency: Identify gaps and opportunities to expedite programs and optimize work packages. Digital Tools: Proficient in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and SharePoint for document control, mark-ups, and collaboration with PMO teams. Reporting: Produce weekly progress reports, track blockers, and provide clear next steps and recommendations. Risk Management: Maintain a project risk register and trace all risks back to cost and time impacts. Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to all safety standards and regulatory requirements. Problem Solving: Be solution-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in overcoming challenges without compromising safety. Skills & Experience Proven experience in data centre projects (live environments preferred). Strong MEP background with ability to manage contractors and consultants. Familiarity with BMS, fire, and security systems . Excellent understanding of CDM regulations and UK construction standards. Proficiency in ACC , SharePoint, and digital collaboration tools. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines. Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Portfolio Delivery and Change (Business Transformation) A Private Equity backed organisation is requires a Head of Delivery & Change to build a delivery capability from scratch, drive strategic change and embed project management discipline across the business. In the first 6-12 months, this role will be highly hands-on, personally delivering key projects before building and leading a future delivery team. Client Details Our client is a well-established, PE-backed business operating in a lean, cost-conscious environment with ambitious growth plans. There is currently no formal project or change management function in place, and the business recognises the need for structure, governance and consistent delivery in order to scale. This role will have high visibility with senior leadership and investors and will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's transformation journey. Description The Head of Delivery & Change will: Establish and embed a robust delivery framework, including governance, standards and reporting. Personally lead and manage key business change projects (non-IT) during the first 6-12 months. Act as a trusted partner to the MD and SteerCo, ensuring alignment between business priorities and delivery. Introduce portfolio management practices and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to measurable business outcomes. Lead change management, including communication, stakeholder engagement and adoption of new ways of working. Build, recruit and develop a high-performing delivery team (Project Managers, Business Analysts, support roles) once the function is established. Drive continuous improvement and create a culture of accountability, pace and commercial focus. Profile The ideal Head of Change and Delivery will have: Essential: Proven experience delivering and leading large-scale business change (not limited to IT). Experience building or scaling a delivery, PMO or transformation function. Strong, hands-on project management capability with the ability to work independently. Commercial acumen with a focus on outcomes, cost and value. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board level. Resilience, adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Credibility, gravitas and the ability to build trust quickly. Desirable: PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent certifications. Experience in wholesale, supply chain, distribution or similar operational environments. Exposure to Private Equity backed or high-growth businesses. Experience with PPM tools (ideally PM3). Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 80,000 to 85,000 annually Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus additional benefits. 8% pension contribution to support your long-term financial security. 10% performance-based bonus. Private health insurance and life assurance for peace of mind.

We are seeking an experienced Housing Transformation Programme Lead to spearhead a comprehensive housing transformation programme for a leading local authority. This pivotal role involves re-evaluating and transforming housing services to align with regulatory standards, improve service delivery, and enhance tenant satisfaction. The council is undertaking a significant transformation journey, focusing on providing safe, well-maintained homes and addressing cultural and operational challenges within its housing services. This role will lead a cross-functional team to deliver sustainable improvements, foster a unified approach, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The Role Programme Leadership: Lead a strategic transformation programme to improve housing services, driving cultural and operational changes in alignment with the council's vision. Governance & Accountability: Establish and oversee a Programme Management Office (PMO) to enhance governance frameworks, ensuring clear decision-making, reporting, and accountability. Discovery & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments of current housing operations, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions to meet regulatory standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across various functions to break down silos and create an integrated, cohesive service delivery model. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all transformation activities meet the standards set by the Housing Regulator, addressing issues identified during the self-referral process. Change Management: Lead cultural change initiatives to foster new ways of working, align housing functions, and improve service delivery. Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs and reporting mechanisms to track progress, ensuring continuous improvement across operations, repairs, and maintenance. The Ideal Candidate Housing Transformation Expertise: Extensive experience in leading large-scale housing programmes, ideally within local government or housing associations. Programme & PMO Management: Proven track record in setting up and leading a PMO within a housing context, with strong governance skills. Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct in-depth service reviews, identify inefficiencies, and develop solutions in line with regulatory standards. Change Management Leadership: Skilled in driving cultural and operational change, with a focus on breaking down silos and fostering a collaborative approach. Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the housing regulatory environment, with experience ensuring compliance and addressing areas for improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders, including strategic directors, members, and external partners, to deliver impactful outcomes. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming housing services for a major local authority. You'll lead a critical programme that will not only improve operational efficiencies but also enhance the living conditions for thousands of residents. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for driving positive change, this role is for you. If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW . If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Infrastructure and Property Projects Location:  Derby Contract Type:  Fixed Term Salary:  Circa 52K Closing Date:  Sunday 12 March 2023 Interview Date:  To be confirmed Reference:  2023-71   We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about  keeping people safe, delighting our customers ,  doing the right thing  and delivering easier journeys every day. With over 2,400 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Seven times accredited as a Top Employer, we have an outstanding opportunity to join East Midlands Railway as an Infrastructure & Property Programme Lead. The I&P Programme Lead will lead and support a group of project managers through the business transformational change agenda. They will also ensure sufficient resources are provided to deliver projects and to disburse our requirements around safe delivery of works and maintain a master programme of works which forecasts resource and manage the supply and demand of said resource. This is a fixed term contract until March 2024. For internal employees, this will be a secondment. Some of the key responsibilities for this role are: Planning and designing the programme of Infrastructure & Property works; proactively forecasting demands, monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action Define and execute programme controls (processes, procedures, reporting, etc) in partnership with the business PMO. Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that major events and industry activities are reflected in the programme and that programme risks are adequately communicated. Facilitating the appointment of individuals to projects to enhance the full skill set of the team including informal contracting to agree scope and reporting requirements, making the case for additional resources where required. Managing the wellbeing of the project management team including identifying and resourcing of training requirements as well as performance management of the team. Managing the processes, dependencies and the interfaces between projects and the wider business Provide change management for the portfolio of works as they deliver a new ‘BAU’ position. Provide quality assurance on reports, plans, drawings and calculations developed as part of the works programme. Act as the point of escalation for specific project risks and issues. Identify and employ economies of scale and synergies between projects to achieve value for money (e.g. shared line blocks and shared contractors) Develop clear stakeholder and RACI plans for stakeholder engagement, including pulse-checks to ensure both internal and external stakeholders have buy-in to project scopes/objectives and feel appropriately engaged. Maintain clear and comprehensive, accessible records and project data including a forward archiving regime. As an experienced I&P Programme Lead you will be able to demonstrate: Ability to clearly set, monitor and review standards, effectively negotiating & managing stakeholders and partners as appropriate. Awareness of Network Rail planning & access processes and impacts thereof. Significant experience in Project/Programme Management with appropriate qualification (PRINCE/2, APM) Experience of financial management and forecasting. Good negotiator and communicator (both written and oral) with a keen analytical approach and proven management experience, championing good behaviour and teamwork in others. Work flexibly, being able to attend site and provide advice outside of normal working hours when required. Be effective in making decisions within a challenging business and commercial environment IT literate, able to present programme timelines, milestones and major events/risks both verbally and graphically. Degree or equivalent experience As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you: Excellent Railway Pension scheme Free travel on East Midlands Railway, LNER and Train Operating Companies under Abellio  Friends and Family discounted Tickets on the EMR Network 75% discount on National Travel (inc partner and dependants) Various training opportunities …and many more! Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV. We promise to treat you fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.

Are you a Project Management Officer looking for a new opportunity within the Highways sector? Then you need to keep reading as this might be the right fit for you!! We are recruiting for a leading construction consultancy looking to add a Project Management Officer to their team! Job Title - Project Manager Officer Area/Location - Barnet Type of Job - Permanent Start Date - As Soon As Possible Salary -£60000 per annum Purpose of the Role- The Project Manager Officer will work as part of the Business Operations Team supporting the delivery of an efficient and sustainable highways and transportation asset management function on behalf of the London Borough of Barnet, providing high quality cost-effective management, development and delivery solutions in order to ensure that the London Borough of Barnet fulfils its statutory duty as Highways Authority for the purposes of the Highways Act 1980. The post holder is responsible for the management of the Regional Enterprise (Re) Highways Project Management Office (PMO) including all programme and work scheduling and performance management functions across a wide range of locally and strategically important highway schemes, with particular initial emphasis on Major Maintenance Capital Programmes (NRP), TfL schemes A Few Key Responsibilities of the Role- Establishing a new Project Manager Officer and managing the PMO team members and activities to ensure that the Council meets its obligations with regard to a range of processes related to scheme and programme planning and implementation across the borough Lead on the collation and coordination all Highways Asset Management programmes of work across Re Highways Service, including liaison with the wider business and the London Borough of Barnet To ensure all works programmed through the Highways Asset Management Programme are monitored in line with agreed timescales, budgets, procedures and standards, ensuring full compliance with the contract and associated specification To enable all works programmed through the Highways Asset Management Programme to be recorded in the relevant systems, in line with the defined data capture guidelines, processes and standards Monitor and manage trends in performance across all deliverables, maintain and support business improvement activities and prepare for and oversee all audit processes To manage the Re Highways GIS function managing the local land gazetteer, asset management data sets and spatial data sets on behalf of the service. Lead on performance reviews and audits to ensure scheme delivery and quality and performance assurance. Deliver performance trend reports, identification of risk and root cause analysis to support Service development and risk mitigation Ensure that the processing of all data and information on a variety of schemes, projects and programmes across the Borough is managed in an efficient and effective way, contributing where appropriate to all Financial and Performance activities for the Client and the company Provide technical input and support to business planning processes, including options appraisals and the development of business case proposals, for new systems and processes supporting the delivery of essential Highways Services Essential Experience of the Role- Experience in setting up and/ or management of a Project Management Office Experience of leadership and team management within a professional services organisation Ability to demonstrate management and implementation of project and programme tools and techniques Experience of tracking the statuses and performance of multiple projects concurrently, providing appropriate roll-up level reporting to stakeholders. Experience with quality control procedures and performance management Experience in performance data analysis, forecasting and reporting including performance indicators Knowledge of business systems and processes to drive efficiencies Significant Project & Programme Management Skills Experience in customer and stakeholder relationship management Qualified to degree level or equivalent Membership of an appropriate professional body or evidence of working towards this Desirable Experience for the Role- Auditing and procedural compliance experience The Project Manager Officer good working knowledge of highways operations and associated operational processes Full driving licence or the ability to travel around the borough What's in it for me? A competitive basic salary Flexible home working options 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platformYou'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in the company You'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. If you like what you have read so far you feel this Company matches what you are looking for in a new career venture would like a more detailed Job Description or would like to discuss the opportunity on the role furtherplease click Apply on this advert and ring Zoey on (phone number removed) or email to proceed in applying

Role: BET Programme Manager Location: North West Salary: Neg + Car Allowance and Package Permanent position The role Mason-James is currently recruiting for an experienced Programme Manager on behalf of a leading organisation based in the North West. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, package and fantastic working environment. The role will be home based however there will be the occasional times office working will be required Duties * Working with the operational and support businesses to promote and ensure adherence to the PMO Governance processes and methodology. * Engaging with Programme and Project Managers to promote consistency across the portfolio to enable standardise reporting. * Supporting Transformation Managers and Project Sponsors to remove blockers and manage risk, issues and dependencies across the portfolio. * Working with support teams to identify resource issues across the portfolio. * Responsibility for the successful delivery of Projects and Programmes assigned to them, while ensuring they meet standards including clarity of budgets, scope and quality while meeting key delivery milestones. * Support the Project Sponsor in creating Business Case’s and complete the feasibility phase of new projects and programmes. Ensure submissions are off a high quality. * Manage. Lead, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise the delivery team, contractors and suppliers and influence them to take positive action and accountability. * Produce regular quality Programme reporting and ensuring they are of a high quality and meet the audience needs. * Responsible for adherence to governance approach by the delivery teams including documentation, conducting post project reviews and other workshops as required. * Manage and maintain Change Control process and ensure policy guidelines and rules are maintained. * Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritise, and develop resources to support project delivery. * Manage Project and Programme budgets, including actuals, forecast and capitalisation spend. * Collate and manage risks, issues and dependencies on a Programme level. * Maintain Lessons Learned and ensure actions are followed through to benefit realisation. Skills * Prince 2, MSP or other related Project Management qualifications required. * Risks management and /or governance qualification would be advantageous. * A minimum of five years' experience in the project management. * Experience in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project required. * Experience of delivering ERP and CRM systems, including Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. * Azure DevOps and Agile delivery experience would be beneficial. * Experience in managing budgets, actuals and providing forecasts. * Can provide expert advice and has strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to plan and organise own workload, while working under pressure to strict deadlines, communicator, with the ability to tailor communication methods to a diverse audience. * Good attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, and high-quality work. * Adaptable and flexible approach to work. * Self-motivated and drive for continuous improvement. * Ability to be trusted when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. * A change-champion who embraces change and are a natural “out of the box” thinker. * Able to prioritise a multi-channel workload, through the allocation of work to your team, whilst identifying trends and constantly reviewing performance. * A pragmatic approach to problem solving, combined with a solid understanding of root-cause analysis. Please apply and we will be in touch with suitable candidates or contact Jennifer directly

Role Purpose The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of migration and new build technology projects including management and coordination of planning, scheduling of work, budget management including P&L, quality control and overall delivery of their allocated project(s). The role is focused on ensuring communication is maintained between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The project manager will deliver the project scope in accordance with business requirements and client needs ensuring delivery is on time, of high quality and in line with commercial expectations. They will ensure all work under the project is carried out to a high standard whilst observing all relevant policies and management procedures. As a successful project manager with 5 years of project management experience you will be self-reliant and coordinate all aspects of project/programme delivery. You will link and work closely with account managers and service teams to provide a great customer experience and explore new opportunities. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Plan and control finances by means of accurate estimation, forecast to complete and strong monitoring and control of spend. Agree costs and sign off invoices in line with the agreed budget Be responsible for the P&L of the assigned project, assist in generating monthly/weekly financial reports and ensuring the contract is profitable Manage assigned virtual project team Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling Maintain governance arrangements in line with the Arcus Business Management System for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities across all stakeholders with regular monitoring to ensure roles/responsibilities are being fulfilled as expected Provide weekly and monthly project reports for directors and clients ensuring they are accurate, provided in a timely manner and presented in a professional format Manage the day to day client interface to deliver satisfaction of client needs whilst maximising business value. Liaise proactively with clients on progress of jobs Be the point of contact for customer complaints, respond quickly and proactively to resolve the issue as presented, escalating to the Customer Fulfilment Director as appropriate Work closely with other project managers to standardise process, best practice and enable continuous improvement. Take a proactive approach in sharing learning to improve project management across the business Lead a number of projects or a programme of work for one or more mainly local government customers, working with a team of Project Managers, Product Managers, Data Specialists and scrum development teams to ensure products are delivered to client's specifications on time and on budget Utilise the PMO governance process to ensure the delivery of new products or services from your projects are delivered with these arrangements to the appropriate level of quality, timescales and budget Working with the client business change manager or equivalent on the transition to the new business as usual position and benefits are identified and realised, helping to shape and align priorities both within the client and supplier organisations Managing communications with all stakeholders including regular progress and exception reporting and attending board meetings at client organisations Managing the project and programme risks, issues and dependencies and the interfaces between projects. Managing third party contributions to the programme Carry out additional duties as required What do you need: Essential: Relevant project management qualification Project management experience with strong team leadership skills 5+ years as a project manager leading complex SaaS implementation projects and programmes that involve significant business change Good commercial acumen with an understanding of delivering client satisfaction whilst maximizing business value Self-motivated and able to operate autonomously Highly methodical and conscientious, meticulous at planning and breaking down a plan into day to day, step by step tasks with clearly identified critical points for delivery Numerate and able to deal with spreadsheets, data and used to managing budgets Excellent relationship building skills. Able to use knowledge to instil confidence in internal and external parties Confident people manager and able to assert authority when required. Good at dealing with a variety of people and personalities Strong written and oral communication skills, able to work with a wide range of systems and experienced with writing and analysing reports Delivery focused, resilient to the end Lateral thinker with the ability to provide solutions to complex problems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including an ability to anticipate and highlight potential issues and opportunities and resource accordingly Excellent attention to detail, while prioritizing workload and balancing conflicting demands A clear understanding of and interest in key concepts within modern ICT and cloud computing, this could include SaaS (e.g. Salesforce) and IaaS (Amazon Web Services). The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams. Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the programme. Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects and programmes. Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures. Sound business case development skills and benefits management techniques including the ability to strongly influence business transformation.

Construction Project Manager Pristine London are looking for a Project Manager to join their team. About Pristine London Pristine London, established in 2011 has become a leading provider of construction services for developers, contractors and end user clients throughout London and the South East. Pristine London’s business activity covers numerous sectors of the construction industry and various methods of procurement. With a reputation built on trust and quality, our vastly experienced team take great pride in what we do and have a proven track record of successful delivery. We exceed client’s needs and expectations which has resulted in a large percentage of repeat business. We have extensive experience of working with the construction industry’s leading companies, in live environments but also in modern and heritage buildings including many prestigious and landmark projects. Our truly seamless client service enables us to deliver projects with dedication, care and consideration, with the upmost commitment to creating the safest environment for all employees and clients – as our health, safety and environmental accreditations testify. Good communication and teamwork is at the very core of everything we do and runs through the veins of the whole team from directors, senior management through to our supervisors and operatives. Pristine London also have the flexibility to deliver specialist trade packages either as a principle contractor or as a subcontractor. The Opportunity We are looking for Project Manager to join a well-established but welcoming operations team. The position reports directly to the Managing Director with support of a Commercial team. Suitable candidates will be career motivated Senior Site Managers looking to take the next step or an established Project Manager looking for a new dynamic role. Pristine London are an ever-growing company with plenty of professional and personal development on offer. The role will oversee multiple projects running at the same time or one large project at any one time. We expect that you will be able to work on a front end tender, generate and manage works programmes thereafter, manage and oversee works delivery safely on budget and to time. Responsibilities: * Overseeing multiple projects or one large project * Front end: work winning and tendering * Understanding the principles of setting up a project * Project planning and reporting * Program preparation and management * Project delivery safely, on time and within budget * Team management * Internal and external reporting processes * Client liaising * Project after-care Desired previous experience: * Strip out * All aspects of demolition * Enabling and general builders works * Diamond Drilling * Groundworks * Piling * RC Basement & Frames * Landscaping * Fit Out / Interiors * Principal Contractor Work Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, plus package To apply, please submit your CV as soon as possible