46 management jobs found in Plymouth

Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) Lead Location: Plymouth (PL1) Hours: 37 hrs per week Assignment: Temporary 26‑week assignment starting 18/05/26 Pay rate: £491.77 per day (flexible) Role: Hybrid, 2 days on site + in‑person Board attendance Plymouth City Council is entering one of the most ambitious periods of change in its history. With 400+ capital schemes underway, a major transformation programme, and a new project management methodology rolling out across the organisation, we’re reshaping how the Council supports its residents, particularly those at risk of crisis. To bring clarity, assurance, and strategic oversight to this scale of activity, we’ve established a Corporate Programme Management Office (CPMO). We’re now seeking an experienced, influential leader to take the helm. Why This Role Matters You’ll be at the centre of a transformation that spans: Growth and regeneration Children’s Services Adults’ Services (including homelessness) Public Health...

Job Title: Team Manager - Development Management (Planning) Location: Devon Contract Type: Temporary Duration: 13 April 2026 - 9 October 2026 Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00) Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office Pay Rate: £65.00 per hour PAYE    The Role We are seeking an experienced Team Manager - Development Management (Planning) to lead a high-performing planning team within a local authority setting. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance, managing complex planning applications, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will lead a team of planning professionals, oversee major development projects, and act as a senior expert within Development Management. The role also includes deputising for senior leadership where required.   Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate a team of planning officers, ensuring effective workload allocation and performance delivery Act as...

Support Worker    LOCATION:                Plymouth SALARY:                     £13 + holiday pay DURATION:                2-3 months temp HOURS:                      37.5 hours per week    About The Role: Embark on a meaningful journey with a leading Housing Association as a Support Worker for a young parents supported living accommodation. Support people to improve their wellbeing, make links with their local communities and manage their homes. Work alongside people to support them in meeting their potential in all areas of their lives. Be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support in our accommodation services and/or to provide visiting support to people in their own homes. Work in partnership with the customer and the other professional external agencies and services surrounding that customer. Empower customers to live independently by creating an environment in which they can thrive and supporting them to develop their own skills.    Key...

We are seeking four experienced Neighbourhood Housing Officers to join a busy social housing service on a temporary basis across the Plymouth and Cornwall area.  This role offers a salary of £39,923 and provides an excellent opportunity for a housing professional to make a real impact within local communities on a short-term assignment. In this frontline role, you will act as the main point of contact for tenants within your allocated patch, delivering a responsive and high-quality housing management service. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day tenancy matters, supporting safe and sustainable communities, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain well-managed neighbourhoods. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will balance customer service, tenancy management, enforcement activity, and community engagement, ensuring residents receive a professional, consistent, and supportive housing service. Key Responsibilities Deliver...

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for experienced qualified Drama teacher as well as Early Careers teachers to work on a long-term basis. We have partnered with many secondary schools across Plymouth, meaning our need for good quality staff is at an all-time high. Our long-standing relationships with schools mean that we can find you the position that's right for you, giving you guidance and advice along the way. Our dedicated consultants have an ideal mix of skills and knowledge, coming from a background of both hands-on classroom experience and extensive recruitment experience. Many of our roles for qualified teachers have immediate start dates, with no need to wait until the new academic year to gain further experience. The successful qualified Drama teacher will have: -          QTS with Drama specialism (ECT’s are welcome to apply) -          Experience teaching Drama up to Key Stage 4 / KS4 -          Excellent classroom management -          Strong communication...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) – Highways & Groundworks Location: Plymouth Duration: 6 Months Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 Engagement: Full-time or Part-time Considered Rate: up to £500 per shift We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a £6m highways and infrastructure scheme in Plymouth, working on behalf of a specialist subcontractor. This is a strong opportunity for a QS with proven highways and groundworks experience to contribute commercially to the successful delivery of a fast-moving civil engineering project. Project Scope: Highway and infrastructure works Road widening schemes Roundabout construction General groundworks and associated civils Key Responsibilities: Commercial management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting Preparing and agreeing valuations and variations Managing final accounts Working closely with site teams, clients, and key stakeholders Driving financial...

Mechanical Package Manager 📍 Plymouth, Devon 💼 Contract – Long Term | Devonport Docks 🔒 BPSS Clearance Required 💷 Competitive Day Rate – Inside IR35 CarmichaelUK is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to join a major long-term redevelopment project at a high-security Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This role is critical in overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of a complex M&E package as part of a wider infrastructure upgrade. Please note: Due to the secure nature of the site, BPSS clearance is mandatory. Only candidates with an EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passport who have lived in the UK for the past 5 years can be considered. Key Responsibilities: Lead the safe planning, procurement, and delivery of mechanical works on site. Coordinate with internal and client teams to review and optimise designs. Drive delivery to meet quality, safety, cost, and programme requirements. Manage change control, risk, and opportunity within your...

Cat C Driver - Plymouth - £18.09 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Cat C Driver to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Cat C Driver Location: Plymouth Salary: £18.09 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts (Backshift and Nighshift possibility with uplifts) Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CSCS Card - Cat C Driving license and experience driving cat C vehicles Please...

Scaffolding Supervisor - Plymouth - £25.42 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 1no experienced Scaffolding Supervisor to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Scaffolding Supervisor Location: Plymouth Salary: £25.42 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CISCS Gold Card - SSSTS - NVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding Please apply via directly or whatsapp Dan on...

Housing Officer x 4 3 Month contract 37 hours per week £20.75 plus holiday pay, £23.25 including Holiday pay, £27.10 Umbrella Hybrid working throughout Devon and Cornwall - patches allocated according to your location BRC are working with one of our key clients in the South West to recruit for 4 x Housing Officers to cover patches throughout Plymouth and Cornwall As an experienced Housing Officer, you will have responsibility for being the primary relationship manager for customers in your patch. You'll deliver front line customer service, response to tenancy enquiries, manage community standards and address tenancy breaches. There will also be involvement in new developments. You will work closely with internal teams, and external partners, to maintain safe, welcoming environments and foster strong community ties. Key Responsibilities: Provide outstanding service and support for customers, handling queries, permissions and tenancy management. Conduct tenancy sign-ups,...

Role: Assistant Project Manager Location: Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Purpose of the role The Assistant Project Manager shall support the Package Manager in managing the delivery of the Building C design. This new post shall help the team in managing the new changes to the Building C designs brought about by the electrical change and allow for a dedicated resource to manage the change. This post shall support the current programme challenge and support the handover to ops date as efficiently as possible. The...

Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Devonport(Occasional site visit) Duration: 12 months(Long term - project goes until Dec 2028) Inside IR35 The role We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport. Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for: Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site. Development of new / alternative designs. Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and...

Neighbourhood Housing Officer (Temporary) Location: Plymouth & Cornwall Contract: Temporary - 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday We are currently seeking four Neighbourhood Housing Officers to join our team on a temporary basis, supporting communities across the Plymouth and Cornwall area. As a Neighbourhood Housing Officer, you will act as the primary point of contact for customers within your designated patch. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, front‑line housing management services, managing tenancies, maintaining community standards, and supporting the development of safe, sustainable neighbourhoods. This role also includes involvement in new housing developments and working collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Deliver an excellent customer experience by responding to tenancy queries, managing permissions, and providing proactive housing management support....

Role: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer Location: Devonport(Occasional site visit) Duration: 12 months(Long term - project goes until Dec 2028) Inside IR35 The role We are looking for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer ‎to support delivery of civil/structural subway systems as part of the subways Team in Devonport. Lead on the Structural / Civil works required for: Refurbishment design proposals for the existing extant subways within the 10D site. Development of new / alternative designs. Lead the design team with assessing the findings of recent condition surveys, within the extant subways, and develop a strategy / design for the remediation of these subways. This will need to be coordinated with existing utilities and proposed to ensure that all design requirements are met Day-to-day, you'll be supporting the engineering capability of the new systems through the design lifecycle in accordance with the design process. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and...

General Builder Location: Plymouth (UK) Salary: Competitive – DOE Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work About: Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships. The Role: We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades. Key Responsibilities: * General property maintenance and building works *...

Role: Assistant Project Manager Location: Plymouth Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 About our client: Our client in Devonport is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development. Purpose of the role The Assistant Project Manager shall support the Package Manager in managing the delivery of the Building C design. This new post shall help the team in managing the new changes to the Building C designs brought about by the electrical change and allow for a dedicated resource to manage the change. This post shall support the current programme challenge and support the handover to ops date as efficiently as possible. The...

Housing Allocations Officer Salarty: £38,000 per anum Location: Remote Contract: Full-time. 3 months FTC with strong possibiity of extension Are you passionate about helping people into quality, affordable homes? Our client is looking for a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the organisations team and play a key role in delivering life-changing housing solutions across the UK. This would suit someone from wither a housing associations background or someone from the private lettings industry. What you'll do: * Manage the advertising, application, and allocation process for the organisations properties * Assess applicants and guide them through to tenancy * Support tenants to build a path toward homeownership * Liaise with letting agents and local authorities to ensure smooth lettings * Monitor performance and contribute to reporting and service improvement * Step in to support our housing management function when needed What we're looking for: *...

Facilities Supervisor Location: Plymouth Contract: 2-3-Month temporary Salary: Negotiable hourly rate (pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Sector: Commercial & Residential Services Our client is a well-established commercial and residential services provider operating across Plymouth, delivering high-quality services to a varied client base. They are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to join them on a 2-3 month temporary contract The Role The Facilities Supervisor will oversee the delivery of soft and hard services across multiple sites, ensuring high standards, compliance, and excellent customer service. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong leadership and organisational skills. There will be a an emphasis of overseeing soft services in this position. Key Responsibilities * Supervise soft services teams across commercial and residential properties * Ensure services are delivered in line with contracts, KPIs, and company...

3–6 Month Contract | Up to £40,000 DOE | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Pertemps Recruitment is working on behalf of one of our clients to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for a temporary contract, initially for 3–6 months. This role is responsible for the accurate, timely, and confidential management of company payrolls and payroll bureaus, as well as overseeing remuneration and benefits. Key Duties  Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including pay, holiday, sick pay, overtime, and bonuses Ensure payrolls are processed in line with HMRC and statutory requirements, including BACS payments Reconcile payroll journals, pensions, and ledger balances to strict deadlines Manage executive payrolls and Director emoluments Complete year-end processes including P11Ds, tax year-end, and PSA schemes Maintain payroll and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance Resolve payroll queries and produce ad-hoc and regular management reports Support line managers and HR with pay structures and...

Payroll Co-ordinator (Temporary)  3–6 Month Contract | £14.50+ | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Pertemps Recruitment is working on behalf of one of our clients to recruit a Payroll Co‑ordinator for a temporary contract, initially for 3–6 months. The scope of this role may be subject to change depending on the experience of the successful candidate.   The Payroll Co‑ordinator will assist with the timely, accurate, and confidential processing of company payrolls and payroll bureaus, along with supporting the administration of employee benefits. Key Duties  Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple payrolls and bureaus Set up new starters in Cintra and check transfers to Softworks Maintain and update employee records, including job details and tax codes Import payroll data, calculate hours, bonuses, and additional payments/deductions Assist with accurate calculation of pay, holiday pay, sick pay, overtime, and bonuses Ensure payroll activity complies with HMRC and statutory...