<p>Robert Half has partnered with a project delivery and infrastructure business to recruit for a Senior Cost Specialist. This is a senior-level opportunity supporting complex, high-value programmes, offering hybrid working based in Bridgwater and strong long-term progression.</p><p>The Role:</p><p>Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of budgeting, cost control, financial governance and change management across major projects.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines, WBS, CBS and Control Account Plans</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control across the full project lifecycle</li><li>Manage cost risk, contingency and financial change control</li><li>Deliver earned value reporting (EVM), variance analysis and performance insights</li><li>Oversee accruals, commitments, EACs and outturn forecasting</li><li>Align cost management with schedule, contract and commercial frameworks</li><li>Manage client payment applications and financial reporting</li></ul><p>Experience Required</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls or quantity surveying within complex environments</li><li>Advanced knowledge of budgeting & cost control and Earned Value Management</li><li>Strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT)</li><li>Experience in risk quantification and cost modelling</li><li>Full project lifecycle exposure (bid through to close-out)</li><li>Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>HNC (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying</li><li>ECITB Level 5 Diploma in Cost Engineering (or equivalent)</li><li>Professional membership (e.g. APM, ACostE, RICS) preferred</li><li>Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management advantageous</li></ul><p>Package</p><ul><li>£85,000 - £106,000 base salary</li><li>£5,900 car allowance</li><li>Bonus up to 20%</li><li>Hybrid working (Bridgwater-based)</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTk4NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Technical Delivery Lead / Contract / Outside IR35</strong></p><p>Bristol based client, hybrid working (most likely 1/2 times per week onsite).<br /><br />This role requires someone from an Infrastructure Engineering background that can provide technical leadership, architectural direction and coordination of delivery activities.<br /><br />- Microsoft 365 Domain Consolidation<br />- Review of current infrastructure <br />- Definition of a practical roadmap for migration to cloud</p><p>Interviews can be arranged immediately with a view of starting early April. </p><p>Please apply with your CV via the link below or email me for more info (Joss. Escott@ Roberthalf. co. uk)</p><p><strong>Technical Delivery Lead / Contract / Outside IR35</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9zcy5Fc2NvdHQuOTgwNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. </p><h3 data-start="161" data-end="181" data-section-id="rxbt5q"> </h3><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a <strong>24/7 manufacturing environment</strong>.</p><p>The position combines<strong> leadership</strong> of the IT Operations function with <strong>hands-on technical oversight and project delivery</strong>, working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability</li><li>Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives</li><li>Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including:</li><ul><li>Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware)</li><li>Windows Server environments</li><li>Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN)</li></ul><li>Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems</li><li>Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime</li><li>Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable</li><li>Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline</li><li><strong>Minimum 10 years' experience in IT</strong>, including <strong>significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams)</strong></li><li><strong>Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential)</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of IT requirements in <strong>24/7, production-critical environments</strong></li><li>Technical expertise in:</li><ul><li>Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services</li><li>Data centre infrastructure and operations</li><li>Network infrastructure and services</li></ul><li>Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership</li><li>Strong leadership and team development capabilities</li><li>Proactive, resilient, and results-driven</li><li>Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing</li><li>Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Salary/logistics</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits </li><li>The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. </li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjYwNDY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="269" data-start="138">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a <strong>Commercial</strong> <strong data-end="268" data-start="227">Finance Manager </strong>based in Gloucestershire</p><p><strong>£60,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><p data-end="482" data-start="271"> </p><p data-start="271" data-end="482">This is a standout opportunity for a <strong data-start="308" data-end="366">qualified Finance Business Partner (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</strong> from a manufacturing or engineering background who is ready to step up into a broader, high-impact leadership role.</p><h3 data-start="484" data-end="498">The Role</h3><ul data-start="563" data-end="917"><li data-end="626" data-start="563"><p data-start="565" data-end="626">Own the <strong data-start="573" data-end="616">budget, forecast, and business planning</strong> process</p></li><li data-start="627" data-end="699"><p data-end="699" data-start="629">Lead <strong data-end="686" data-start="634">capital investment appraisals and business cases</strong> end-to-end</p></li><li data-start="700" data-end="774"><p data-end="774" data-start="702">Provide financial governance across operations and inter-site activity</p></li><li data-end="853" data-start="775"><p data-start="777" data-end="853">Partner with commercial teams to ensure <strong data-start="817" data-end="851">profitable, sustainable growth</strong></p></li><li data-end="917" data-start="854"><p data-start="856" data-end="917">Act as a trusted advisor to senior operational stakeholders</p></li></ul><p data-start="919" data-end="974">You won't just report numbers - you'll shape decisions.</p><h3 data-end="991" data-start="976">About You</h3><ul data-start="992" data-end="1245"><li data-end="1065" data-start="992"><p data-end="1065" data-start="994">Qualified accountant with strong manufacturing / engineering exposure</p></li><li data-end="1138" data-start="1066"><p data-end="1138" data-start="1068">Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling</p></li><li data-start="1139" data-end="1198"><p data-start="1141" data-end="1198">Commercially minded, confident challenging stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1245" data-start="1199"><p data-end="1245" data-start="1201">Ready for greater ownership and visibility</p></li></ul><p data-end="1403" data-start="1247"> </p><p data-start="1247" data-end="1403">If you're an ambitious Finance Business Partner looking for your next step into a strategic operational finance leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p data-end="1403" data-start="1247"> </p><p data-start="1247" data-end="1403"><strong>£60,000 - £70,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDMzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join a growing business based near Chippenham, working on exciting network projects as well as business as usual activities, offering circa £65-75,000 depending on experience.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll join a specialist enterprise network team and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>support design of the company's network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls etc.)</li><li>implement new networks as well as maintaining existing network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls etc.)</li><li>utilise and manage network tools and platforms </li><li>ensure compliance with various network security standards and frameworks </li><li>manage and work closely with 3rd party vendors</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants will have:</p><ul><li>experience gained in a similar network position covering both business as usual activities as well as network projects / architecture </li><li>experienced with Cisco, Fortinet or similar enterprise network technologies</li><li>knowledgeable and experienced with networking principals (TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, cloud networking), as well as network monitoring tools</li><li>strong communicator and collaboration skills </li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of circa £65-75,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjMyNTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
