Title: Temporary part-time Administrator Location: Chelmsford Salary: 13.00 p/h Days/ Hours of work: 14 hours per week (days to be agreed) Benefits Free onsite parking Bright & modern offices Access to online well-being and discount platforms Flexible working hours Great in-house training The company Our client, a well-regarded organisation based in Chelmsford, are looking for a temporary part-time Administrator to join their busy team on a 5 month basis. The team are looking for an organised, proactive and friendly person to assist with administration and events planning. You will need to be able to think on your feet, work effectively and have a high level of attention to detail. Duties Coordinate event administration, including preparing information for participants, recording attendance, and gathering feedback. Source venues, activity providers, and transport services in accordance with organisational procurement policies....

Job Title: Site Administrator- Live Substation Site Location: National Grid 400kV Substation, Cilfynydd Job Type: Temporary Contract Start Date: 23/03/2026 End Date: 25/09/2026 Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible) Working Pattern: 4 x 5-hour shifts (mornings or afternoons available) Rate: 15 per hour PAYE/Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role: We are currently recruiting for a Site Administrator to support operations on a National Grid substation project in Cilfynydd. This is a part-time, flexible opportunity ideal for someone with previous site office experience, looking to work within a busy and safety-critical infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities: Scanning and uploading delivery notes and site documentation Managing and filing key project documentation (Daily Briefs, PASS, Task Allocation Sheets, etc.) Uploading and maintaining records on shared drives Obtaining supplier quotes and raising requisitions/orders via procurement Supporting reporting...

Role: MS Dynamics 365 Business Central Support Consultant / Systems Administrator Day Rate Contract: 450- 550 per day (likely Outside IR35) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2/3 days per week onsite) Duration: 3-6 months initially A well-known client in Edinburgh, a household name to many, is currently seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Support Consultant / Systems Administrator to join their Digital/Technology team on a day-rate contract basis. The successful candidate will join an existing programme of work to support the build, implementation, and optimisation of a new Microsoft Business Central ERP platform across a key area of the business. The successful applicant will be required to: Support the deployment of Microsoft Business Central across multiple business functions, including finance, procurement, and sales. Work closely with project teams, business users, and the Implementation Partner. Assist with testing, troubleshooting,...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real doing experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and...

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Location : Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided) Contract : 12 months (likely extension) Day Rate : Up to 550/day (via Umbrella) The Opportunity: We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales. This is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects. You will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget Leading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A,...

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager - Complex Works (Highways Major Project) Role Purpose The Senior Commercial Manager will lead commercial management across complex enabling and civils works packages within a major highways programme. This includes ground investigation, archaeology, ecology, drainage, and major civil engineering works, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership (Package-Level) Lead commercial management for multiple complex works packages across the programme. Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Directors and Delivery Leads. Ensure alignment with overarching programme commercial strategy. Procurement & Contract Management Develop and deliver procurement strategies for enabling and civils works packages. Manage tender processes, evaluation, and contract award. Administer and manage contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4),...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages....

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Defence Projects (Client Side) Location: London (1/2 day in the office) Type: Permanent or Contract Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Desired) Eligibility: Must hold a British Passport The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a client-side team delivering high-profile defence and secure infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key role supporting the commercial management of complex programmes, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, and value delivery across the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders, providing commercial leadership and ensuring compliance within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial and cost management activities across defence projects Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost...

Main Duties / Responsibilities: Operational Property Manager ? Report to the Director of Environment & Property and provide leadership to the division in the management of Architectural Design, Quantity Surveying, Building Maintenance, Energy Efficiency and Facilities Management provision. ? Manage, direct and advise on the Councils procurement strategy in respect of design and construction requirements. ? Operational Property Manager Manage, develop and motivate staff within the Division, to maximize delivery of an effective and efficient service. ? Act as budget holder for the services managed, including the management of the annual Corporate, Operational Property and Building Maintenance budget. ? Manage the multi-million Corporate, Capital Programme budget, in respect of construction related projects undertaken/commissioned by the Division. ? Operational Property Manager Prepare the Corporate, Core & Major Asset Strategy, to feed into the development...

Senior Project Manager (HV Transmission) Due to continued growth and expansion within the UK transmission sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects supporting programmes for National Grid and other major utilities. This role will lead complex HV substation and transmission works from early-stage feasibility through to commissioning and energisation, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme performance, and regulatory compliance. Location: Hybrid - site locations across the UK, and remote working. This role is suitable for Permenant staff or Contractors Role Overview The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex HV substation and transmission projects, ensuring alignment with client governance frameworks, National Grid technical standards, and regulatory requirements. You will lead multidisciplinary project...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to influence and deliver Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories,...

Package Manager (Agent) 2 Site Agent / Package Managers required for delivery of major civils engineering and engineering surveys. Consisting of the following: Topographical surveys Ground Investigation Enabling works Archaeology Ecology Weathering Steel Site Clearance Initial responsibilities will be to support the Project Manager and Engineering Director to finalise the scope, procurement, and programme for all scopes of work. The successful candidate will: Programme: Plan all self-delivered major civil engineering works and coordinate/monitor the programme for subcontract/3rd party works. Drive progress to ensure the project programme dates are met or surpassed. Manage short interval control planning and support the Planner and Project Manager with NEC4 CL32 updates. Project Management: Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and timely project delivery. Address any issues or challenges that...

Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement...

Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement...

Job Title: Development Delivery Manager Location: Plymouth Employment Type: Full-time About the Role Join our Development Delivery Team to help deliver 50,000 new homes over the next 10 years. You will manage multiple projects within our development programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet business objectives, cost, income, funding, programme, and quality requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the Development Department, Commercial Company, and Housing Association. Build and maintain relationships with Local Authorities, Developer Partners, and key stakeholders. Project Management: Use appraisal software (e.g., Pamwin) to monitor financial performance. Prepare project briefs, appoint consultants, and review proposals for compliance with internal policies and...

Overview We are seeking a professional and personable Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our organisation. This role is pivotal in supporting and being the first point of contact for our clients, visitors, and partners, while also ensuring smooth coordination with our facilities suppliers and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Front of House Excellence Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff. Welcome the business guests warmly, demonstrating our commitment to client care. Maintain a professional reception area that reflects our brand and values. Client & Visitor Relations Manage incoming calls, emails, and inquiries with courtesy and efficiency. Coordinate visitor appointments, meeting room bookings, and access to the building. Provide accurate information and direct queries to the appropriate departments. Facilities & Supplier Management Act as the liaison with facilities suppliers (cleaning, maintenance, catering, etc.)....

Calling all contract Quantity Surveyors 6 month interim assignment available up to 40-45 Umbrella ph - South Birmingham We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team and play a key role in the development of appropriate contract documentation, procurement of goods, services and works contracts across Housing Property Services. With the delivery of these contracts the post holder is responsible for the financial measurement and valuation of works, preparing interim payments and final accounts together with all necessary project related financial reports. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Prepare contract documents including Tenders, Bills of Quantities, Work Schedules, Specifications, and Schedule of Rates. Procure goods, services, and works contracts, including participation in tender evaluations and reporting outcomes. Undertake site...