Director of Operations Location: UK based - Hybrid, frequent travel to HQ in the North West Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: Up to £105,000 (depending on experience) + Share Options, Private Healthcare, Company Car, Pension Ab out the Organisation They are an established healthcare organisation delivering innovative, patient-centred services across the UK and Europe. With a reputation for clinical excellence, operational rigour and strategic growth, they partner with the NHS, private providers and international healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality care that improves patient outcomes. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, ensuring operational excellence while driving growth and innovation. The Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering all operational matters across the organisation. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring services meet clinical, financial, logistical and governance requirements at scale. With accountability for a revenue budget of circa £15M and a workforce of more than 150 employees across management, clinical and non-clinical roles, this position requires a highly experienced leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Strategy & Delivery Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Board-level objectives and commercial goals. Define annual and long-term operational targets, ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Mobilise and deliver services at pace, ensuring all logistical and clinical KPIs are achieved. Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance. Support the development of new service models, adapting to changing healthcare landscapes. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and inspire the UK operational management team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence. Develop succession plans for key operational roles, ensuring organisational resilience. Support operational managers in delivering high performance across their areas of responsibility. Collaborate closely with the CEO and Commercial Director to deliver strategic and financial objectives. Relationship Management Build strong relationships with NHS executives, commissioners, private providers, OEMs, suppliers and healthcare partners. Act as a trusted partner to regulators, ensuring transparent and constructive relationships. Represent the organisation at regional and national healthcare events. Develop and implement a patient engagement framework that strengthens the patient voice in service delivery. Governance & Compliance Ensure full compliance with external regulatory requirements, including the Care Quality Commission. Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate accountability. Oversee financial governance through effective planning, resource management and control. Identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies. Provide accurate, timely reports to the Senior Leadership Team, escalating issues where required. Key Requirements They are looking for a proven operational leader who brings: Extensive senior leadership experience within NHS or private healthcare (essential). A strong track record of multi-site operational management . Experience in fast-paced environments , with the ability to mobilise services quickly . A strategic growth mindset , with the ability to identify opportunities, adapt delivery models and pivot to meet changing market conditions. Demonstrable experience in building and developing high-performing teams . Strong financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets. Proven success in developing relationships with NHS executives, commissioners and senior clinicians. Graduate-level qualifications (postgraduate desirable). What They Offer The opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery across the UK and Europe. A senior leadership role with scope to shape strategic direction and operational growth. A collaborative and ambitious culture, with strong commitment to professional development and CPD. How to Apply If you are a proven operational leader with the vision, resilience and expertise to lead at scale in a complex healthcare environment, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Director of Operations Location: UK based - Hybrid, frequent travel to HQ in the North West Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Salary: Up to £105,000 (depending on experience) + Share Options, Private Healthcare, Company Car, Pension Ab out the Organisation They are an established healthcare organisation delivering innovative, patient-centred services across the UK and Europe. With a reputation for clinical excellence, operational rigour and strategic growth, they partner with the NHS, private providers and international healthcare organisations to deliver high-quality care that improves patient outcomes. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery, ensuring operational excellence while driving growth and innovation. The Role The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering all operational matters across the organisation. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring services meet clinical, financial, logistical and governance requirements at scale. With accountability for a revenue budget of circa £15M and a workforce of more than 150 employees across management, clinical and non-clinical roles, this position requires a highly experienced leader who can balance operational excellence with commercial growth. Key Responsibilities Operational Strategy & Delivery Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Board-level objectives and commercial goals. Define annual and long-term operational targets, ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations. Mobilise and deliver services at pace, ensuring all logistical and clinical KPIs are achieved. Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of patient care and compliance. Support the development of new service models, adapting to changing healthcare landscapes. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and inspire the UK operational management team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence. Develop succession plans for key operational roles, ensuring organisational resilience. Support operational managers in delivering high performance across their areas of responsibility. Collaborate closely with the CEO and Commercial Director to deliver strategic and financial objectives. Relationship Management Build strong relationships with NHS executives, commissioners, private providers, OEMs, suppliers and healthcare partners. Act as a trusted partner to regulators, ensuring transparent and constructive relationships. Represent the organisation at regional and national healthcare events. Develop and implement a patient engagement framework that strengthens the patient voice in service delivery. Governance & Compliance Ensure full compliance with external regulatory requirements, including the Care Quality Commission. Maintain the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety and corporate accountability. Oversee financial governance through effective planning, resource management and control. Identify operational risks and implement robust mitigation strategies. Provide accurate, timely reports to the Senior Leadership Team, escalating issues where required. Key Requirements They are looking for a proven operational leader who brings: Extensive senior leadership experience within NHS or private healthcare (essential). A strong track record of multi-site operational management . Experience in fast-paced environments , with the ability to mobilise services quickly . A strategic growth mindset , with the ability to identify opportunities, adapt delivery models and pivot to meet changing market conditions. Demonstrable experience in building and developing high-performing teams . Strong financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets. Proven success in developing relationships with NHS executives, commissioners and senior clinicians. Graduate-level qualifications (postgraduate desirable). What They Offer The opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery across the UK and Europe. A senior leadership role with scope to shape strategic direction and operational growth. A collaborative and ambitious culture, with strong commitment to professional development and CPD. How to Apply If you are a proven operational leader with the vision, resilience and expertise to lead at scale in a complex healthcare environment, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Internal Technical Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Negotiable Salary Package, Pension, and other benefits. Our Client has a requirement for an Internal Sales Engineer with experience in Electrical control and automation to provide sales and technical support to the external customer base, whilst developing and maintaining customer relationships and promoting products and services to maximise sales opportunities. You are most likely to be living in North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth in order to commute. Ideally you will have knowledge of a wide range of electrical market related products and are likely to have strengths in more than one product area. This could be industrial electrical, control & automation/factory automation/process control including control gear, switchgear, automation equipment, variable speed drives, plc, hmi, instrumentation, cable management systems, connection systems, industrial data comms enclosures, sensors, and possibly ATEX equipment. As the Internal Sales Engineer you will respond to and handle all product technical enquiries. You will be required, with training, to understand and be familiar with the full product range with the ability to offer alternatives if required and advise on the selection of products where possible. You will liaise with Field Sales Engineers and other staff to achieve the branch objectives and sales performance and as is normal in a small team environment engage in other duties. It is also expected that you have commercial ability and awareness to generate quotation for customers and are competent to judge the competitive situation needed to win the order whilst being mindful of profitability. In order to perform this role successfully you will need technical electrical knowledge, there is flexibility on the qualification if you can illustrate your knowledge, product applications knowledge and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate may already be in a similar role as an internal sales engineer, technical support engineer, an electrical engineer looking to move into a commercial environment with the ability to illustrate good customer and administrative skills, or a graduate engineer with customer experience in a sales environment looking to develop their career in technical sales. Knowledge and Experience GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) None mandatory but relevant knowledge and experience must be demonstrated or possibly ONC/HNC in Electrical engineering (or other electrical engineering qualification) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems Full clean driving licence Experience in similar sales /customer service environment. Experience with an electrical engineering role, or a background in electrical distribution would be an advantage. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support, Product Specialist, Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Internal Technical Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Negotiable Salary Package, Pension, and other benefits. Our Client has a requirement for an Internal Sales Engineer with experience in Electrical control and automation to provide sales and technical support to the external customer base, whilst developing and maintaining customer relationships and promoting products and services to maximise sales opportunities. You are most likely to be living in North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth in order to commute. Ideally you will have knowledge of a wide range of electrical market related products and are likely to have strengths in more than one product area. This could be industrial electrical, control & automation/factory automation/process control including control gear, switchgear, automation equipment, variable speed drives, plc, hmi, instrumentation, cable management systems, connection systems, industrial data comms enclosures, sensors, and possibly ATEX equipment. As the Internal Sales Engineer you will respond to and handle all product technical enquiries. You will be required, with training, to understand and be familiar with the full product range with the ability to offer alternatives if required and advise on the selection of products where possible. You will liaise with Field Sales Engineers and other staff to achieve the branch objectives and sales performance and as is normal in a small team environment engage in other duties. It is also expected that you have commercial ability and awareness to generate quotation for customers and are competent to judge the competitive situation needed to win the order whilst being mindful of profitability. In order to perform this role successfully you will need technical electrical knowledge, there is flexibility on the qualification if you can illustrate your knowledge, product applications knowledge and commercial awareness. The ideal candidate may already be in a similar role as an internal sales engineer, technical support engineer, an electrical engineer looking to move into a commercial environment with the ability to illustrate good customer and administrative skills, or a graduate engineer with customer experience in a sales environment looking to develop their career in technical sales. Knowledge and Experience GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) None mandatory but relevant knowledge and experience must be demonstrated or possibly ONC/HNC in Electrical engineering (or other electrical engineering qualification) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry systems Full clean driving licence Experience in similar sales /customer service environment. Experience with an electrical engineering role, or a background in electrical distribution would be an advantage. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support, Product Specialist, Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Rise Executive Search And Recruitment Ltd
Longbenton, Tyne And Wear
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits of Car, Pension, Buy/Sell holidays, and more. On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Engineer/Area Sales Manager with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business. The successful candidate will be selling a range of high quality Industrial Automation products, i.e. PLC, Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, HMI and Process Instrumentation into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets throughout the North of the Tyne area, including, North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, Blyth etc, which would all be suitable base locations. As an already successful Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Technical Salesperson, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success and achievement. A formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline to ONC/HND or above is desirable but not essential, you should be able to demonstrate your knowledge and sales ability otherwise. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills. As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Excellent attributes such as good organisation and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages. Post codes used are for advertising purposes only. To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion. To view more of our positions click on the Rise logo at the top of this page or visit our website directly. We work across a range of business to business/B2B market sectors including Renewable Energy, Electrical, Control & Automation, Electronic, Renewable Energy, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Instrumentation, Engineering services companies, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Components, Capital Equipment, Material Handling, Scientific Equipment, Petrochemical and Utilities. Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd are currently working on a wide range of business to business/B2B sales positions, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Account Executive, National Account Executive, Sales Specialist, Global Account Manager, Sales Representative, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Consultant, Technical Sales, Senior Sales Engineer, Export Sales, International Sales, European Sales, Branch Manager, Sales Director, Trainee Sales, Graduate Sales, Telesales, Internal Sales, Office Sales.
Regional Sales Executive (OEM / Bespoke Machinery) 30,000 - 35,000 per annum + 45,000 - 50,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission + Field Based + Company Car + Travel Paid + Training + Career Progression Crawley Are you an engineer with experience in the waste recycling industry, looking to start your career in sales within a company that provides excellent progression and training opportunities to develop your career? This company have been established for over 65 years, providing bespoke and high quality waste recycling solutions around the globe. Operating out of Ireland, this company design and install recycling machinery, with an end to end service. They are looking to expand their client base in the UK, with newly appointed sales professionals in the North and East of England. They are now on the search for a sales professional to cover the South of England. On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the business. You will be cold approaching new business opportunities in the industry, speaking directly to potential customers daily. This is a completely field based role, covering the South of England, with travel expenses paid for an a company car provided. The ideal candidate will be able to provide a sound knowledge of the product and sell to the customer, in person. This role would suit an engineer in the waste recycling industry, looking to transition into a sales role where they will be provided with full support and training from a well-established company, offering an uncapped commission structure. The role: Generate new business/customers Achieve Business objectives and KPIs consistently Manage the entire sales cycle Develop technical solutions for the customer Prepare daily sales reports for the company directors Engage in market research and competitor evaluation regularly to provide feedback for the company The person: Experience in a customer facing role within the waste recycling industry Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH20858c We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Regional Sales Executive (OEM / Bespoke Machinery) 30,000 - 35,000 per annum + 45,000 - 50,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission + Field Based + Company Car + Travel Paid + Training + Career Progression Crawley Are you an engineer with experience in the waste recycling industry, looking to start your career in sales within a company that provides excellent progression and training opportunities to develop your career? This company have been established for over 65 years, providing bespoke and high quality waste recycling solutions around the globe. Operating out of Ireland, this company design and install recycling machinery, with an end to end service. They are looking to expand their client base in the UK, with newly appointed sales professionals in the North and East of England. They are now on the search for a sales professional to cover the South of England. On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the business. You will be cold approaching new business opportunities in the industry, speaking directly to potential customers daily. This is a completely field based role, covering the South of England, with travel expenses paid for an a company car provided. The ideal candidate will be able to provide a sound knowledge of the product and sell to the customer, in person. This role would suit an engineer in the waste recycling industry, looking to transition into a sales role where they will be provided with full support and training from a well-established company, offering an uncapped commission structure. The role: Generate new business/customers Achieve Business objectives and KPIs consistently Manage the entire sales cycle Develop technical solutions for the customer Prepare daily sales reports for the company directors Engage in market research and competitor evaluation regularly to provide feedback for the company The person: Experience in a customer facing role within the waste recycling industry Full UK driving licence If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH20858c We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Job Title: Associate Town Planner Associate Director Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available) Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a nationally recognised and fast-growing planning and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This leading consultancy has rapidly established itself as one of the top 20 planning firms in the UK, boasting a multidisciplinary team of over 50 planners working across six regional hubs. Their comprehensive service offering includes planning, socio-economics, heritage, design, and architecture. With a strong track record in strategic residential-led development, they work with major housebuilders, developers, land promoters and investment companies across the country. The Opportunity: As an Associate Planner, you will play a key leadership role in the North of England, helping to shape and deliver high-profile planning strategies and applications, while supporting the wider growth and success of the regional office. This is a rare opportunity to help build something within an already successful national framework - offering autonomy, flexibility and the backing of a multidisciplinary team. You will help mentor junior staff, lead client relationships, and contribute directly to the business development strategy in the North. Key Responsibilities: Leading major planning applications and land promotion projects Providing expert planning advice and strategic guidance to clients Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Preparing and presenting reports, planning submissions and representations Overseeing junior team members and supporting their development Contributing to regional business planning and supporting fee proposals Representing the business at appeal hearings, examinations, and stakeholder meetings What You'll Need: RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status Significant UK consultancy or developer-side planning experience Track record of managing projects and leading on complex planning applications Excellent commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset A passion for strategic planning and delivering quality outcomes What's On Offer: Competitive salary and bonus scheme Private medical insurance and other market-leading benefits Hybrid working and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle Paid professional subscriptions Career development within a supportive and growing national business Opportunity to shape the growth and direction of the Leeds and wider Northern region Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Associate Town Planner Associate Director Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available) Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a nationally recognised and fast-growing planning and design consultancy in their search for an Associate Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This leading consultancy has rapidly established itself as one of the top 20 planning firms in the UK, boasting a multidisciplinary team of over 50 planners working across six regional hubs. Their comprehensive service offering includes planning, socio-economics, heritage, design, and architecture. With a strong track record in strategic residential-led development, they work with major housebuilders, developers, land promoters and investment companies across the country. The Opportunity: As an Associate Planner, you will play a key leadership role in the North of England, helping to shape and deliver high-profile planning strategies and applications, while supporting the wider growth and success of the regional office. This is a rare opportunity to help build something within an already successful national framework - offering autonomy, flexibility and the backing of a multidisciplinary team. You will help mentor junior staff, lead client relationships, and contribute directly to the business development strategy in the North. Key Responsibilities: Leading major planning applications and land promotion projects Providing expert planning advice and strategic guidance to clients Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Preparing and presenting reports, planning submissions and representations Overseeing junior team members and supporting their development Contributing to regional business planning and supporting fee proposals Representing the business at appeal hearings, examinations, and stakeholder meetings What You'll Need: RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status Significant UK consultancy or developer-side planning experience Track record of managing projects and leading on complex planning applications Excellent commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset A passion for strategic planning and delivering quality outcomes What's On Offer: Competitive salary and bonus scheme Private medical insurance and other market-leading benefits Hybrid working and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle Paid professional subscriptions Career development within a supportive and growing national business Opportunity to shape the growth and direction of the Leeds and wider Northern region Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Our Highways & Infrastructure team, within our Transportation business line, have a vacancy for an Regional Director / Technical Director with experience in leading the delivery of transportation engineering schemes in our Belfast office. You will be joining our team who are recognised as market leaders in the delivery of major road infrastructure, public transport, rail, greenways and active travel, and that has a track record of delivering high profile and impactful projects across the country. The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of over 70 Highways staff in Ireland that are actively involved in the delivery and services to a range of both local and national clients, with projects at all phases of delivery over the next few years. You will be part of the supporting management team for the wider Ireland transportation team of over 150 staff. You will have a proven team leadership, business development, project delivery and business management experience within a commercial environment. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team. In addition to delivering work within the local office the role will involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking candidates who are able to work flexibly across other AECOM offices as projects dictate to support the wider business. Current & Upcoming Projects: RoI Major Transport Projects N4 Mullingar to Longford M21 Adare Bypass Carlow Southern Relief Road & Multi Modal Transport Corridor N3 M50 to Clonee & the N3 Bus Priority and Active Travel Scheme NI Major Transport Projects A24 Ballynahi n ch Bypass Newry Southern Relief Road Asset Management and Renewals TII Standards Commission - Network Asset Management and Maintenance Framework DBFO1 Package 1 Northern Ireland - Technical Advisory Services Greenways and Active Travel Extensive greenway programme for TII and Local Authorities across the country, including Lough Key Greenway in Roscommon, three major greenways in West Cork, the Galway to Oughterard Greenway, and five major greenways in Donegal, (>300km) Large scale complex urban scheme and public realm schemes for Local Authorities across the country. Public Transport Large scale bus infrastructure design projects and bus infrastructure programmes for the National Transport Authority Energy Transition Major HV Cabling and Sub Station projects for Eirgid and ESB, including Rinawade (Liffey Park) GIS, 110kV GIS Substation Kilcarbery, Co. Dublin, and 110kV AIS Substation Clonfad, Co. Meath, and Tuam MV off load + 38kV Onshore Cable Installation -(Cloon, Galway ) Civils input and associated co-ordination for multiple solar farms and windfarms and their associated grid connections, for example the Wexford Hub Solar Farm (33kV and 110KV Cable Installation) Support and development of CoP for various cabling civils specifications for Eirgrid Here's what you'll do: Deliver: The Highways team are responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of projects aimed at improving our streets and places for local authority clients across Ireland. We provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-discipline transportation projects. In addition, we support other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised transportation interface. Oversee: You will be responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical delivery. Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches. Provide Expertise: Offer technical knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation. Ensure Quality: Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, you will hold our clients' hands and overcome problems in unison when they inevitably arise. Provide Health, Safety and Wellness leadership to the district team consistent with AECOM's safety policies and procedures to deliver a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members. Collaborate: Leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver integrated designs and building effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop sound client relationships, being alert to commercial opportunities, identifying emerging opportunities and developing strategies to fully exploit them. Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Director and Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided. Ensure Technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief. Support and monitor team skills and ensure they are up to date with current best practice, techniques, and innovation. Manage career progression of line reports and support with recruitment Support senior management of the Transportation team and deputising for the key Directors in Ireland as required. Development of Client relationships through business development being the key point of contact for meetings and liaison. Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids. Establishing strong working relationships with other internal teams across AECOM's business lines including Streets, Planning, Structures, Water, Power, Landscape. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for: A successful track record of relevant experience in the management and delivery of complex civils engineering and/or transport engineering projects, particularly sustainable infrastructure projects and roads/traffic engineering projects. Experience in associated design standards for roads and active travel in the UK and Ireland. A good working knowledge of the forms of contract used by clients on the island of Ireland, including the New Engineering Contract and the Government Construction Contracts Committee Public Works Contract. Commercial acumen in relation to the management of opportunities and risks on projects contracts. Preferred Qualification: Relevant degree and will have Chartered status along with membership of a professional institution or ability to achieve similar if moving for other jurisdictions. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities . click apply for full job details
