28 business support manager jobs found

Freelance Project / Senior QS - £90m mixed-use project - Central London - Immediate start *** OUTSIDE SCOPE OF IR35 / Ltd Co *** I have an immediate requirement for a Freelance Project / Senior QS or Change Manager to measure, price, submit and agree Variations on a £90m mixed-use project in Central London. The project is a mix of Commercial and Healthcare with Residential apartments, c.£90m and runs until Summer 2026 - JCT Traditional contract. The role is site-based with a day a week working from home as required. This position will suit a Project or Senior level Quantity Surveyor from a Tier One or Two main contracting background, who's either run their own projects, been a Senior Project / Package QS on major projects or specialised in Change Management / Variations. The requirement is for c.3 months and has the potential to go longer on this or another project. To apply, or for more info, please contact Micah Evans. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes...

Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead Location: Gloucestershire (hyrbid) Day Rate: £400 per day - Outside IR35 Contract: Interim / Contract The Role We are seeking an experienced Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead to support the Local Authority strategic approach to estate planning, space utilisation and accommodation strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Estate Manager, you will lead long‑term estate planning and ensure the property portfolio supports modern service delivery, corporate priorities and financial sustainability. You will act as the key liaison between Asset Management & Property Services and council services, overseeing delivery of the Corporate Asset Management Plan and providing strategic advice at senior level. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic estate, space and accommodation planning Optimise the property portfolio to support future operating models Provide strategic oversight of accommodation moves and workplace transformation Develop...

IT Project Manager 6-12 month initial contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Aberdeenshire £(Apply online only) per day We're looking for a confident, people-savvy IT Engagement Project Lead to take the reins on a portfolio of global IT initiatives, driving them from idea to delivery and ensuring real business value along the way. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, people and process, and who thrives in environments where collaboration, pace and change are the norm. You'll own projects end-to-end, leading cross‑functional teams (internal and third‑party) and ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to expectation. The Role: **Lead and motivate global project teams across the full project lifecycle **Define scope, manage requirements and evaluate technical solutions **Oversee configuration, commissioning, validation and acceptance **Support implementation and business change management **Produce clear project plans, reports and...

Programme Manager – Local Government Reorganisation 1-2 days onsite in Chelsmford, 3-4 days work from home per week. Contract – up to 6 months £649.00 per day Umbrella – outside IR35 Full time The role Working on a programme of this scale demands exceptional skills, strong strategic and operational thinking, along with exceptional programme delivery, planning, reporting and confident leadership. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and the resilience to deliver clarity and momentum in an evolving landscape. You will need to bring sharp analytical capability, excellent communication, political awareness, and the adaptability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment. Duties and responsibilties Works collaboratively with service areas and partners supporting the development of compelling business cases. Builds effective stakeholder and partner relationships at senior level, which are influential and elicit support at senior level. Accountable...

Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...

ERP Change Manager 6-12 month initial contract with chance of extension Outside IR35 Remote/Hybrid UK An established global organisation are hiring for an experienced ERP Change Manager to join their transformation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll drive real business readiness and adoption - not just plans and comms. The successful candidate will bring bring deep change management expertise from global ERP programmes, with the ability to operate at both a strategic level (defining approach, shaping readiness) and a hands-on level (embedded in delivery, driving outcomes). The Role: **Own and deliver the change management strategy aligned to programme milestones **Drive business readiness and adoption, turning process, technology and data changes into clear role impacts **Lead stakeholder engagement across global, Spanish-speaking regions **Design and deliver role-based, process-led training grounded in real operational scenarios **Build and manage a...

Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 6 month contract Outside IR35 Growing Manufacturing Business Birmingham ASAP Start   Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector. The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.   Mechanical Engineer  Job Description Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements. Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications. Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel...

I am looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to join my client, a well-established Commissioning Consultancy who are looking to bring someone new into the team. This is an ongoing freelance role where you will be assessed for outside of IR35. The selected candidates will come from either a rail, infrastructure, commerical or residential background but have the right attitude to help build a business around them whilst working on both exciting and challenging projects. I am looking for someone who has worked in this capacity for a long time and keen to manage a large project with a tier 1 contractor as the client. Roles and responsibilities: Develop and manage the Commissioning Plan and testing scripts to ensure they align with the project's specific technical requirements and the contractor's master schedule. Witness and formally sign off on all Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) for critical infrastructure equipment like HV/LV switchgear and...

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 4 month Contract and onsite Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC OR £275 - £350 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role At NP Aerospace, we don’t just design to innovate – we design to protect. We’re looking for x3 immediately available Design Engineers to join our Coventry-based team, developing advanced vehicle protection and integration solutions used across global defence programmes. These temporary roles will work from initial concept through to production designing systems that directly enhance the safety and performance of those who serve on the frontline. In these hands-on role, you’ll be immersed in 3D CAD design, working with complex materials, assemblies and components that must perform in the toughest real-world environments. Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: o...

Interim M&A Project Manager (ERP Integration) Location: Midlands (mostly onsite) Rate: £550 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6-12 months Overview We are supporting a fast-growing, acquisitive group in the Midlands seeking an experienced Interim M&A Project Manager to lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group's core ERP systems. This is a critical role focused on ensuring smooth, efficient, and scalable post-acquisition integration. Key Responsibilities Support end-to-end ERP integration projects for newly acquired businesses Manage multiple concurrent integration workstreams Develop and execute detailed integration plans, timelines, and governance structures Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders, acquired entities, and third-party vendors Ensure alignment of processes, data migration, and system configuration with group standards Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across integration...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...

Project Manager – Addison Project, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family-owned business with UK wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and startup. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Project Manager Status: Contract, 12 months outside IR35 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Addison Project Plc are seeking expressions of interest...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

One of our top clients has the need for a Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to support on a major tender they have within their Civil Engineering sector. Duties to include: To assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management system by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice Assist with development of content for HSE Training and awareness programmes Carry out inspections and audits in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure Company, Client and legislative requirements are being met and make recommendations for improvement Assist and / or manage with investigating and recording of close call, near miss and other incidents reported within the business. Assist with the management of key HSE data to enable accurate trend analysis and develop systems to ensure where trends are identified they are met with a suitable response Assist with HSE on Pre Tender...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support a portfolio of National Grid infrastructure projects. The role involves leading the civil and structural design elements for substation, overhead line, and other transmission‑related assets, ensuring compliance with National Grid's technical specifications and governance processes. This is an Outside IR35 contract position, offering hybrid working with on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce civil and structural designs for National Grid transmission projects (substations, foundations, compounds, cable routes, OHL works, access roads, drainage, etc.). Ensure all designs comply with National Grid TP / TS standards and relevant industry codes (BS EN, Eurocodes). Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, specifications, and technical documentation. Manage design risk assessments and contribute to CDM compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, geotechnical,...

Accounts Assistant Yeovil Contract - 12 Months £24.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted to deliver accurate and timely monthly actual reporting Support the business in ensuring cost allocation is to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres Working with Business Partners to support daily Business requests and queries Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts Support external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation in advance and sampling request evidence gathering Document processes to aid reduction of single point failures, allow for holiday cover Support reporting role to build in more efficient processes and high accuracy, especially budget process Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate...

Are you looking for a role where you can shape design delivery, grow team capability, and influence how water industry projects are engineered from concept through to delivery? Have you managed and led multi-disciplinary design teams delivering complex projects within a regulated environment, ensuring quality, safety, and programmed compliance? Do you have strong hands on experience leading the design process on water or similar regulated infrastructure projects, with accountability for design outputs and team performance? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting on a permanent basis, offering £60,000–£80,000 per year plus package, with hybrid working options available depending on experience and arrangements. This role has been created in response to continued growth within a multi-disciplinary engineering design environment delivering regulated infrastructure projects. With an expanding workload in the water...

Quality Lineside Engineer - Nightshift Contract up to November 2026 Based in Broughton Offering £32.96 + shift uplift Do you have experience within highly regulated environments such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive? Do you have experience dealing with Non-Conformity? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Quality Lineside Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Provide specialist Quality support and advice on drawings, parts, processes, and support services Independently assure that Quality requirements have been met Assures that the Quality system is being adhered Assures that certification processes are consistently...

Contract Civil Engineer (Drainage Design) - Outside IR35 Rate: £35-£45 per hour Contract Length: Minimum 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are working with a well-established, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy known for delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Due to increased workload, they are looking for an experienced Contract Civil Engineer with a strong focus on drainage design to support project delivery over an initial 6-month period. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of surface water and foul drainage systems Prepare detailed drainage strategies, calculations, and reports Design SuDS solutions in line with current UK standards and best practice Liaise with local authorities, water companies, and external stakeholders (e.g. Section 104/106 agreements) Support projects from concept through to detailed design and construction Requirements Proven experience in drainage design within a...

OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT Duration - 9-12 Months ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Lead Technical Specialist RF Engineer on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, supporting customer engagement and delivering solution designs, bills of materials, and technical documentation Partner with business leaders and sales teams to support strategy execution through technical guidance, coaching and mentorship Collaborate with internal technical resource teams to efficiently deliver project outcomes and improve turnaround times Maintain current knowledge of system architectures and emerging technologies to provide relevant, customer-focused solutions Build and manage relationships with technology partners and vendors to support solution development and market positioning Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and participate in...