We're supporting a leading specialist civil engineering and reinforced concrete contractor with the appointment of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team. The business delivers complex RC frame, groundworks and structural packages across high-profile projects in the South West. This role offers the opportunity to take commercial ownership of major packages on technically demanding schemes, working within a well-structured and experienced commercial function. The Role Reporting into a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of your project(s), from procurement through to final account. Key duties include: Managing subcontract procurement and package buy-out Administering contracts (NEC predominantly, JCT where applicable) Valuations, variations, change control and cost reporting Producing and managing CVRs and forecasts Leading subcontractor negotiations and final accounts Liaising closely with...

We're working with a well-established specialist civil engineering and reinforced concrete contractor delivering complex structural and infrastructure packages in the South West. Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across multiple high-value schemes. The Role This is a strategic commercial leadership position overseeing major RC frame, groundworks, and structural packages. You'll take ownership of commercial performance from pre-construction through to final account, managing risk, maximising margin, and leading a team of Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors. Key responsibilities include: Leading commercial strategy across multiple live projects Overseeing contract administration under NEC and/or JCT forms Managing change control, CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting Driving procurement strategy and subcontract negotiations Supporting bid teams...

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in delivering a nationally significant infrastructure project? An experienced and detail-driven Planner with a strong infrastructure background is required to support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure and structural engineering project in Plymouth. This is a key project-based role responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring robust programmes across large-scale civil engineering packages, including substructures, reinforced concrete frames, complex temporary works, and associated infrastructure works. The Planner will be instrumental in driving programme certainty, supporting commercial objectives, and ensuring the project team has clear visibility of progress, risks, and recovery strategies. Key Responsibilities Programme Development & Management Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using industry-standard planning software (Primavera P6 or equivalent). Produce baseline programmes aligned...

Are you looking to spearhead a nationally significant infrastructure project? An experienced and commercially astute Project Director with a strong infrastructure background is required to lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure and structural engineering project in Plymouth. This senior leadership role will oversee large-scale civil engineering packages including substructures, reinforced concrete frames, complex temporary works, and associated infrastructure works. The Project Director will be accountable for project performance across safety, programme, commercial outcomes, quality, and client satisfaction while leading high-performing project teams. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic leadership across heavy civils and structural packages. Set clear delivery objectives aligned with company and client expectations. Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers, and Site Teams. Foster...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join one of the country's leading Facilities Management companies working in Plymouth and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and hold electrical qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in electrical installations or maintenance, and 17/18th edition as a minimum. The role will be working as part of a team working at a number of retail sites in the region undertaking a range of building maintenance duties. The purpose of this role carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical plant. Duties: Support other technicians with any major or minor maintenance work. Complete all necessary PPM's and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required. Prioritising and completing minor maintenance and repair work to agreed timescales. Ensuring all...

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Procurement Officer for its CCGT site in Plymouth. The Procurement Officer role comes with a competitive starting salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity after probation. If you're an experienced procurement professional, who is confident negotiating contracts and understands procurement principals then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Procurement Officer role Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will: Source and procure goods and services to deliver optimal value for money while meeting service and quality requirements. Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from tendering and negotiation through to contract delivery and performance monitoring. Conduct competitive tender processes in line with company procurement policies and governance frameworks. Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to balance value, quality, and risk. Build...

Are you a Business Development Manager who enjoys a product with a creative / design aspect? Do you enjoy autonomy, running your patch as a business, creating lasting relationships with clients? As our dedicated South West Account Manager, you'll grow existing relationship with local authorities, direct clients and approach new end users. BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 BENEFITS: 25 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays Company Car Commission with quarterly and annual bonus (c£20,000 uncapped) Sales incentives LOCATION: Based from home, covering the South-West of the UK COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: As this is a filed based role you could live in: Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, Bridgwater, Swindon, Yeovil - or any where in between ROLE OVERVIEW: You're a big kid at heart, remembering those carefree days in the playground, all that fun you had. We were partly responsible for that! Join a business whose purpose is to provide fun engaging play areas...

Lioness Recruitment are specialists in helping you find a role that will make you happy to. Ready to take your first step to your next step and team your extensive IT/digital transformation and leadership experience with our exclusive client who are looking for a strong leader to push forward their digital transformation journey? They re looking for someone with a well-rounded leadership skillset, and with hands-on technical competency (cyber security, systems architecture or similar), to drive their complex IT strategy forward. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days per week required to work from Devon-based offices, starting from April 2026. As Head of IT, Transformation & Innovation, you will be responsible for the whole of IT BAU & projects with a particular emphasis on providing hands-on leadership surrounding technical projects, some of which are already in-flight. You will contribute to the corporate plans for technology, digital, data and...

Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer A varied and hands-on training role combining engineering expertise with compliance, focused on developing technical capability, safe working practices, and regulatory standards across a complex production environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Engineering and Compliance Training Instructor, Technical Instructor, Engineering Instructor   SALARY: Competitive LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West         JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 4 Day Working Week (Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 17:00)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer to join a people-focused operations environment supporting workforce development and technical excellence. As an Engineering & Compliance Trainer / Training Officer you will...

Permanent Full-Time About the School - Kings Plymouth: King's School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment. Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic team. Please note this is a full time and NOT a term time only position. We are closed over Christmas and bank holidays otherwise the nursery will be open to provide care for our children. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a" Lead Content Designer "in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll lead the creation of world-class content across the My Sky app, agent experience, and transactional communications. You'll own digital content direction across your portfolio, lead content delivery within Agile teams, and be accountable for outcomes that meet customer needs, business goals, and brand standards. What you'll do Lead content delivery "across complex web and native journeys, ensuring high-quality, intuitive, and consistent experiences at scale. Own digital content strategy...

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one...

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one...