Job title: Contracts Specialist (Interim) Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Pending Start date: ASAP Duration: 3-6 Months Pay rate: Market Led Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - 3 Days Required in Office/ 2 days WFH Role information: We are looking for a candidate who can provide legal and commercial advice and ensure contractual standards are being applied within the company, including clarifying the arrangements for commercial input, which include all legal matters arising and oversight of supplier and subcontract arrangements. Your role will report directly into the Head of Supply Chain in all matter relating to ethics, compliance & Data protection for the company. You will draft and negotiate MOUs, Confidentiality Agreements etc. for general business use. You will draft subcontract Agreements. You will review terms and conditions and ITTs received from prospective Customers and draft legal opinions for governance purposes. Liaise with...

Job title: Contracts Engineer Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 40,000- 50,000 per annum + Benefits Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Office Based 3 days per week/ 2 days The Role: We are looking for a candidate who can provide legal and commercial advice and ensure contractual standards are being applied within the company, including clarifying the arrangements for commercial input, which include all legal matters arising and oversight of supplier and subcontract arrangements. Your role will report directly into the Head of Supply Chain in all matter relating to ethics, compliance & Data protection for the company. Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: You will draft and negotiate MOUs, Confidentiality Agreements etc. for general business use. You will draft subcontract Agreements. You will review terms and conditions and ITTs received from prospective Customers and draft legal opinions for...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading nuclear sector contractor to recruit an Office and Logistics Administrator for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. This role offers the chance to support a busy project environment, managing procurement, facilities, and administrative operations that keep major nuclear infrastructure projects running smoothly. The Office and Logistics Administrator role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically demanding sector. This role requires being on-site in Seascale. If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and contribute to major nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Office and Logistics Administrator role Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will: Manage procurement of plant, materials, and logistics, ensuring compliance with company procedures...

Job Title: Procurement Leader Location: Barrow - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 - depending on experience What you'll be doing: Lead all aspects of Dreadnought procurement, delivering to cost, quality and schedule targets in line with Corporate Procurement Policy, engaging at Director level and working closely with MOD stakeholders Source, negotiate and place major contracts with suppliers across Italy, Canada, the US and Europe, securing robust commercial outcomes aligned to programme needs Guide contract performance to achieve on-time delivery, quality and cost standards, proactively mitigating risk with suppliers and MOD partners. Drive continuous improvement to enhance procurement capability and supplier performance across the programme Report progress and key risks to stakeholders, support the Team Leader and contribute to...

Job title: Project Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 75,000 - 95,000 Per Annum + Car allowance + Benefits Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week - Office Based 5 days per week, once probation is complete candidate will have the option to work from home 1 day per week. The Role: To lead and be responsible for the project team in successfully delivering all aspects of the project. To act as clients primary representative on the project in all matters. Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Regarding Commercial Management you will be responsible for the overall business results of the project. You will cooperate in the process of subcontractor and supplier procurement. Critically review all subcontracts, orders and the like prior to providing final approval for award in accordance with company procedures. Where present, identify additional and future business opportunities and provide information...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Refurbishment & Maintenance Carlisle, Cumbria - 30,000 - 35,000 per annum + comprehensive package (including car allowance, pension and holiday entitlement) About the Company A long-established and reputable regional contractor based in Carlisle, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects across Cumbria and the North West. The business works closely with housing associations, local authorities and public sector clients, providing planned maintenance, responsive repairs, voids and improvement works. With a strong directly employed workforce and long-term framework agreements in place, they offer stability, structure and genuine career progression. The Role Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, an opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. This role will support Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers in the delivery of refurbishment and...

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Refurbishment & Maintenance Carlisle, Cumbria - 45,000 - 55,000 per annum + comprehensive package (including car allowance, pension, holiday entitlement and additional benefits) About the Company A well-established and reputable main contractor based in Carlisle, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects across Cumbria and the North West. With over two decades of experience, the business works in partnership with housing associations, local authorities and public sector clients, delivering planned maintenance, responsive repairs, voids, refurbishment and improvement works. Employing a strong directly employed workforce and operating with long-term framework agreements, the company prides itself on quality workmanship, reliability and strong client relationships. The Role Due to continued growth and secured frameworks, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the...